Making Tracks

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Description

Explains how land machines from trucks to racing cars work.

Quick Summary

Making Tracks takes readers under the hood of land machines, exploring how everything from pickup trucks to Indy cars operate with detailed explanations of engines, wheels, and suspension systems. The book covers the science and engineering behind vehicles, giving kids a mechanic's view of transportation technology. If your child enjoys the "How It Works" series or National Geographic vehicle books, they'll love this straightforward guide to automotive mechanics. This book is perfect for fourth through sixth graders who are curious about how cars and trucks function and read at a fifth-grade reading level.