Explores the history of light tactical vehicles, how they work, how they've been utilized, and more.

"Information about vehicles and other forms of transportation for young children learning to read."--Provided by publisher.

Explore the explosive firepower of tanks and the amazing mobility of amphibious carriers that transport troops from ship to shore. Meet the armored lifesavers that find and remove land mines. In this book, readers in grades 4-8 will salute the mechanical wonders of military vehicles! This information- and photo-packed series introduces readers to the coolest off-road vehicles on the market and in the military. Each book in the series revs readers'...

Provides an introduction to police cars, describing what they look like, their equipment, and how they are used.

Explores the history of helicopters, how they work, how they've been utilized, and more.

"Gear up for a journey into the mud-splashing, trailblazing world of ATVS. Discover how adaptable all-terrain vehicles evolved from three to four wheels. Learn why these rugged runners are loved by farmers, hunters, and racers!"--Back cover.

Bright vehicle illustrations in chalk will delight children and make learning fun!

""Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to police cars through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--

"Beginning around 3,500 BCE with the wheel--a device that didn't catch on until a couple thousand years after its invention--Standage zips through the eras of horsepower, trains, and bicycles, revealing how each successive mode of transit embedded itself in the world we live in, from the geography of our cities to our experience of time to our notions of gender. Then, delving into the history of the automobile's development, Standage explores the...

Stuck with a flat tire on the way to a park for a picnic, a family passes the time waiting for a tow truck by watching the many vehicles passing by.