"Female engineers are hard at work designing the technology and infrastructure of our modern world. Women in Engineering looks at individuals who are making a major difference in this field."--Publisher's website.

This title offers readers cool facts about snowmobiles, including what they're made of, what they can do, and how they are used. The title also includes a photo diagram, glossary, and an additional resources section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Speed. Power. Precision. If those are qualities you...

Introduces electric cars, describing how they were invented many years ago, how they use batteries, inverters, and motors to operate, and how advances in technology are making them more popular and available to the public.

Examines the current state and future of the space travel industry, discussing the rise of private companies engaged in commercialized space flight, the building of new spacecraft and rockets, and the development of spaceports.

The Complete Book of American Muscle Supercars is a gorgeously illustrated history of American high-performance cars from their origins to today. Uncover the captivating history of the highest-performace cars in America, illustrated with beautiful photography. The American muscle car began not in the factories of the big three automakers, but in the garages and dealerships of a hot-rod subculture bent on making the hottest, highest-performance cars...

"Some robots can dance, perform acrobatic stunts, and even have conversations with their owners. Entertainment Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned...

Countless collector car owners are skilled at performing mechanical work, but for many of them, electrical work seems like a black art, too complicated and too confusing. However, electrical upgrades are absolutely essential for a high-performance classic car or a modified car to perform at its best. With a firm understanding of the fundamentals, you can take this comprehensive guide and complete a wide range of electrical projects that enhance the...

"This book is the first deconstruction of the Wright Brothers' myth. They were not -- as we have all come to believe -- two halves of the same apple. Each had a distinctive role in creating the first 'flying machine'." --

"A new and unique approach to helping parents of teen drivers focus on preventing dangerous situations written by a father who lost his teenage son in a car crash"--Provided by publisher.

"The bicycle ranks as one of the most enduring, most widely used vehicles in the world, with more than a billion produced during almost two hundred years of cycling history. This book offers an authoritative and comprehensive account of the bicycle's technical and historical evolution, from the earliest velocipedes (invented to fill the need for horseless transport during a shortage of oats) to modern racing bikes, mountain bikes, and recumbents....