Transportation
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How Can We Reduce Transportation Pollution?
From the Series Searchlight Books ™ — What Can We Do about Pollution?
Vehicles such as cars, trucks, planes, and ships create much of the pollution in our environment. But did you know that engineers have developed cars that don't produce any pollution at all?… Read More →
How Did the Creature Cross the Road?
From the Series Wildlife Rescue
Readers discover fish ladders and "salmon cannons" in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, rope swings for monkeys in China, colorful crab bridges in Australia, and roadway overpasses in Canada's… Read More →
How Do Big Rigs Work?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work
Big rigs have powerful engines and lots of wheels. But do you know how much weight these trucks can pull? Or how drivers stop these giant vehicles? Young readers will love this in-depth yet… Read More →
How Do Fire Trucks Work?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work
Fire trucks have loud sirens and flashing lights. They race to fires to keep people and property safe. But what are some different kinds of fire trucks? And what special equipment do they use Read More →
How Do Formula One Race Cars Work?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work
Formula One race cars are fast and sleek. They zoom around the racetrack. But how do these cars go so fast? And how do drivers stay safe? This title offers an exciting look at Formula One… Read More →
How Do Hang Gliders Work?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works
Would you want to swoop through the air like a bird? Riding a hang glider is a fun way to fly. But a hang glider has no motor. How does the pilot take off? How does the hang glider stay in… Read More →
How Do Helicopters Work?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works
Helicopters can take off from almost anywhere and change directions quickly. They can even hover. But how do they stay in the air? And how do pilots control these special aircraft? Read this… Read More →
How Do Hot Air Balloons Work?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works
Hot air balloons are huge and colorful. They're lots of fun to watch. But how do they fly? And how do people control where the hot air balloon goes? Read this book to find out! Read More →
How Do Jets Work?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works
Jets are sleek and powerful. They travel very fast. But how do these heavy planes fly? And how do pilots land them? Read this book to find out! Read More →
How Do Monster Trucks Work?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work
"Prime material for budding gearheads and mechanics."—School Library Journal Monster trucks are huge and strong. How do their tires help them bounce? And how do people drive these giant… Read More →
How Do Parachutes Work?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works
Parachutes can be used for emergency landings. But they can also be used for flying fun! Who packs a parachute? And how does its light fabric keep you afloat? Discover the answers inside this book! Read More →
How Do Space Vehicles Work?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Flight Works
Space vehicles are out of this world! But how do they fly out into space? How do they carry people safely? And what parts do these amazing aircraft have? Find the answers inside this book! Read More →
How Do Tanks Work?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work
Tanks are tough and powerful. They can travel across all types of land. But how do these heavy vehicles keep their tracks moving? And how many people does it take to drive a tank? Fans of… Read More →
How Do Trains Work?
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work
Trains are long and loud. They rumble down railroad tracks. But what are the different types of trains? And how do these giant vehicles haul so much weight? Read this book to find out!… Read More →
How Drones Work
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines
Carefully leveled text and full color photos introduce readers to military drones. The history of drones, drone parts, and uses of drones are discussed with high-interest appeal. Read More →
How Fighter Jets Work
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines
Fighter jets zoom through the sky in this informative introduction to military machines. Readers will enjoy carefully leveled text and color photographs as they learn about the history,… Read More →
How Is a Ship Like a Shark?: Vehicles Imitating Nature
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Imitating Nature
Animals have mastered motion. So why shouldn't engineers take inspiration from them when perfecting planes, trains, ships, cars, and more? Find out how biomimicry has influenced cutting-edge… Read More →
How Military Helicopters Work
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines
Helicopters are fast and impressive military aircraft. But did you know they can take off without a runway? Or that they can land in the water? Discover what makes these incredible feats… Read More →
How Submarines Work
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines
Submarines are mighty and sneaky military watercraft. But did you know that they can carry an entire crew of people? Or that they can track where other boats are in the water? Learn more in… Read More →
How Tanks Work
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Military Machines
Tanks are big and tough military vehicles. Do you know what makes them able to drive almost anywhere? Or when people first used tanks? Learn about these impressive machines! Read More →
Ice Road Truckers
From the Series Dangerous Jobs (UpDog Books ™)
Without ice road truckers, people in the coldest regions of the world wouldn't be able to survive. These trucks bring the food, fuel, and other necessary supplies to very isolated… Read More →
Inside the Bermuda Triangle
From the Series Top Secret (Alternator Books ®)
Disappearances and other strange phenomena in the Bermuda Triangle have long inspired speculation. The Bermuda Triangle is a zone formed by connecting points at Florida, Puerto Rico, and… Read More →
Inside the Titanic
From the Series Top Secret (Alternator Books ®)
The Titanic was supposed to be an unsinkable ship, so what happened? After years of searching the ocean floor, a team of scientists found the wreckage of a ship that was supposed to be… Read More →
In the Air
From the Series Mighty Mechanics' Guide to Speed
We are the Mighty Mechanics, and we look after all kinds of high-speed vehicles. Join us for a tour of the world's fastest flying machines—from fighter jets to passenger planes. Learn who… Read More →