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Kids will have a blast reading about the different types of racecars, including Le Mans, Formula One, and dragsters. This dynamic new book also describes the design of a race track and how racecar drivers stay safe.

The Biography of Silk follows the path of the Silk Road to tell the story of this luxury material. From its origins in China through to its production in major medieval cities, silk has for centuries been highly valued and considered among the most important of trade goods. Vibrant photographs and text also describe how silk is made organically by …

Did you know that some cars are run on fuel made from the oils from sunflowers and soybeans? Biomass: Fueling Change is an exciting new book that explores bioenergy, energy derived from organic matter, to produce heat, run cars, and generate electricity. Worldwide case studies and colorful photographs and illustrations will help children learn abou …

Kids will delight in reading about their favorite trucks, including transport trucks, dump trucks, fire engines, and mega trucks. Spectacular photographs also feature such unusual trucks as amphibious trucks and monster trucks.

Big images and clear text help introduce kids to such construction site vehicles as dump trucks, diggers, front-end loaders, concrete mixers, and mobile cranes. Kids will also enjoy learning how construction vehicles are used to make roads.