Car Transportation

Veteran racecars Lightning McQueen and Cruz Ramirez are joined by rookie race cars at the first annual Tailfin Pass Invitational.

Human transportation has come a long way since the invention of the wheel. Vehicles of all sorts have us speeding across land, through water, and in the skies. What might be next? From self-driving cars to jet packs, listeners will discover exciting new ways they may get around in the future.

Looking to save money on car repairs? Look no further than The Car Repair Manual Book: A Step-By-Step Guide to Maintaining and Fixing Your Vehicle by Jack Manhire. This comprehensive guide offers a wealth of information on everything you need to know to keep your car running smoothly, no matter what make or model.

This book goes into the origin of electric cars and the different types of electric cars, as well as the positive and negative aspects. By investing in this book, you can get a grasp of which electric cars to look into and which ones to stay away from. Advertising in this industry can trick you if you're not aware of what's really necessary for an electric car to function properly.

In How Car Engines Work, you’ll journey step by step through the fascinating science and engineering behind internal combustion. From the spark that ignites the fuel-air mixture to the smooth coordination of pistons, valves, and crankshafts, this guide explains it all—clearly, simply, and with real-world examples that bring each concept to life.

Are self-driving cars the way of the future? How do they work? Are they safe? Will we see them in our lifetime?

The Hall family needs a new car. Will they find a car that Mom, Dad, Ben, Tommy, Abby, Emma, and Puppy all agree on?

ATVs tackle the toughest land around. But there are lots of ways to make these vehicles faster and cooler and listeners will love finding out how!

Police cars keep our roads and neighborhoods safe. Police cars are fast and carry equipment for fighting crime. Young listeners will find out about police cars, their main parts, and how these important vehicles are used.

Electric cars are becoming more common around the world. Young listeners will get a basic introduction to the main parts of these vehicles. They will see how electric cars are different from gas-powered vehicles and why electric cars are better for the environment. Get young listeners excited about electric vehicles!

Some race cars look a lot like regular cars. Others have thin bodies and open wheels. Some race on dirt, while others race on smooth paved tracks. But they all have one thing in common...speed!

Racing fans love to watch sports cars whirl around the track. Discover how these amazing machines have evolved from their early days and into some of the fastest cars on the track.

Reaching speeds of 230 miles per hour, Indy cars are the fastest automobiles on the world’s racecourses. But besides being speedy, Indy cars are modern technological marvels. Find out how even the tiniest tweaks can mean the difference between winning and losing.

Kevin is a nine-year-old boy who loves cars. He and his best friend Michael often play with Hot Wheels. Yet, when Kevin isn't playing, he is in school or drawing designs of cars. His father is an automotive design engineer, and Kevin desires to be just like him when he grows up. This is the story of a father's influence over his son's life choices.

Auto racing is all about aerodynamics. Racecars use two different forces, lift and drag, to fly around the track. Find out how the cars use these forces, and then “fly” your own racecar with a fun experiment!

The first car with a gas engine had only three wheels. What were early cars like and who made them? Find out about the first electric car, the first car race, Henry Ford's Model T, and more.

Imagine a car that runs on nothing but sunlight, no gas, no pollution, and no trips to the charging station. A vehicle that powers itself using the clean, endless energy shining from above. What once sounded like science fiction is now within reach. With today’s solar and electric technologies, you can build your own solar electric car and drive into a cleaner, self-sustaining future. This book is your hands-on guide to making that vision a reality.

Lass den Motor an und begib dich auf ein Abenteuer mit Lightning, Bumble und all den anderen Freunden aus Cars. In dieser Sammlung erhältst du insgesamt sieben spannende Geschichten und schon kann es losgehen!

This manual is a great approach to understand how the main components and systems of your car work, how to do some basic tests, and fix the most common problems.

Based on knowledge from the world's leading experts, you will learn how to make the right decisions when you are shopping for a used car. You'll discover the secret to finding the best deals and knowing when the best time to buy is. This book will help you make sure that you get into the car that you need today.