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Cars

by Clive Gifford
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This fast-moving book about cars uses dynamic photos and interesting facts to explain the basics of how they work. Topics include the engine, steering, going fast and slow, different kinds of fuel, and driving safety. A quiz at the end tests the reader's knowledge.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Machines at Work

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    September 24, 2012

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781427180780

    • PDF ebook

      • ISBN: 9781427180780
      • File size: 8475 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 6.8
    • Lexile® Measure: 930
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
    • Text Difficulty: 4-6

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      November 1, 2012

      Gr 1-3-These titles explain the mechanics of how vehicles work: what makes them stop, start, or turn, etc. The information is very basic. For example, in Trucks, readers learn that "They are powered by an engine that turns their wheels. As the wheels turn, they move the truck forward." Cars focuses more on race cars than passenger vehicles. In each volume, the text is arranged in short paragraphs, accompanied by captioned photos and "Zoom In" sidebars that show close-ups of related vehicle parts. All the titles end with a quiz. Unfortunately, some of the stock photos are not helpful. In Cars, the spread on slowing down doesn't actually show the brakes. An image that shows ailerons in Planes is too small to be elucidating. Though for a slightly older audience, PowerKids Press's "Machines Inside Out" series has many more details about the workings of cars, trucks, motorcycles, and airplanes.

      Copyright 2012 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:6.8
  • Lexile® Measure:930
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:4-6

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