How Do Big Rigs Work? bookcover

How Do Big Rigs Work?

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Description

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 accessible look at big rigs. Learn how they work, the special equipment they need, and the cool features and uses they have. From their tires to their roaring engines and loud horns, this book contains all the details that will excite big-rig fans!

Product Details

PublisherLerner Classroom
Publish DateJanuary 01, 2016
Pages32
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9781467796774
Dimensions10.3 X 7.4 X 0.2 inches | 0.3 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids

About the Author

Buffy Silverman is the author of more than 90 nonfiction books for children, featuring topics from alligators to video games. Look for her nature-inspired poetry in anthologies and children's magazines, and visit her at www.buffysilverman.com.

Reviews

"A particular focus on engines, wheels, and other components set these unusually informative introductions apart. . . . Prime material for budding gearheads and mechanics."--School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

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