Discusses how space vehicles fly into space, passenger safety, and the parts of these amazing machines.

"Lights flash and sirens sound! A police car is on its way! Police cars keep our roads and neighborhoods safe. Police cars are fast and carry equipment for fighting crime. Young readers will find out about police cars, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used"--

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to backhoes. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"What forms of transportation are used on land? How do ships stay afloat? Which aircraft don't use wings to fly? The Do You Know?(TM) books provide an in-depth look at a wide range of popular subjects"--Provided by publisher.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to race cars. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Little readers can learn about a vehicle they see every day while strengthening reading skill. Complete with colorful and fun photographs that match the text, a picture glossary, and a fun Parts of an Ambulance page.

Presents over 1,000 vehicles in easy-to-follow graphics, describing key features of each main type of transportation and how they work.

Uses cartoon-style characters to introduce readers to topics related to space exploration and the spacecraft that have been used for it.

"Motorcycles can deliver messages, dash to the rescue, and even go off-road. They can be big and powerful or light and fast. This encyclopedia gives readers a look into the history of motorcycles, from the first motorized bicycle to the famous Harley-Davidson to the wheels of the future. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--

"Machines developed for use on land change the way the world works. When tanks were first built, they changed the course of a war. Cars changed how people move--and now electric cars are doing it again! Mag-Lev trains are amazing feats of engineering that move faster than anyone 100 years ago would have thought possible! Readers of this compelling volume explore the science and engineering behind many kinds of machines that go on land, including full-color...