John Allan

"From tractors pulling plows in farm fields to big rigs hauling trailers across the country, young readers will learn about fascinating vehicles that make it easier to move heavy equipment."--

"From dump trucks hauling sand to big-drummed concrete mixers, young readers will learn about fascinating vehicles that are found on construction sites"--

"Jump aboard with the mighty mechanics, for a fascinating look at tractors, emergency vehicles, monster trucks and construction vehicles, starting with the tools you need to fix each one. Everything, from the NASA Crawler that carries rockets to the launch pad to a rescue submersible that can rescue all of the sailors from even the largest submarine. It's a reading time page-turner!"--Provided by publisher.

"Head to the airport and see the planes take off and how the baggage carousel works. Hop on a train after using the ticket machine and watch out for the signal lights. Learn how a car works and why a motorcycle only needs two wheels. Discover what machines are needed to blast a rocket into space, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

Freezing and scanning, washing and vacuuming; machines are everywhere in our daily life! Learn how a hospital uses machines to see your bones and how a microscope can see tiny cells. See how a traffic light works and how a road sweeper cleans up our streets. Discover how a freezer keep things cold and how a radiator warms you up. Whether you're at home or at the grocery store, machines are all around you! Bright, illustrated scenes show different...

Text and photographs look at surfing, focusing on its history, different types of waves, learn the moves to ride them, and more.

Uncover the history of the sport and discover different stunts and formations. Take a look at the specialist clothing and gear needed to go pro, and meet sky diving legends, pushing limits and breaking records.

Discover the basics of gliding, from launch to landing. Take a look at the specialist clothing and gear needed to go pro, and meet gliding legends, pushing limits and breaking records.

"Playing golf is a great way to get some fresh air and exercise while enjoying being outside, but it is so much more than just that! It is also a highly skilled sport, requiring strategy, balance, fantastic coordination, and much more. This book, with its combination of easy-to-follow text, step-by-step photographs, and diagrams will show you how to master the skills you see your heroes use every day. Learn how to perfect your stance, work on your...

"This book is . . . designed to show you how to master the skills that professional gymnasts use every day. With step-by-step photographs, . . . tips to master tricky techniques, [and] loads of drills and exercises for you to perfect in the gym. Get the skills to perform on parallel bars, rings, pommel horse, the floor, and . . . more"--Back cover.