Super Trucks - Couverture souple

Graham, Ian

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0531148106 ISBN 13 : 9780531148105

Editeur : Franklin Watts, 2001

Synopsis

Book by Graham Ian

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Lifting, carrying, towing and even racing: super trucks can do anything! This book highlights how crucial trucks are to day-to-day modern life, whilst pointing to an environmentally friendly future for these powerful machines. Up-to-date, simplified information surrounds exciting full-colour illustrations which highlight the huge variety of ways in which trucks can be used. Special split pages make "Time Shift" an unique interactive experience. "The Time Shift" series features bright, realistic illustrations and simple text to introduce children to a wide range of scientific subjects. It includes a glossary, index and timeline of important events.

Présentation de l'éditeur

How powerful are the largest trucks in the world? What does the inside of a truck driver's cab look like? Which truck holds the world speed record? Discover the world of super trucks: their history, their design and use today and their future.

Motor trucks first proved their usefulness for transporting goods during World War I. Since then, advances in technology have led to the design of different types of trucks able to carry out a vast range of tasks, from transportation and rubbish clearance to firefighting and high speed racing.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Franklin Watts
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0531148106
• ISBN 13: 9780531148105
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Bergin Mark, Hewetson N. J.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible