The Quest for Speed: Vehicles
| AUTHOR | Perlman Greathouse, Lisa; Greathouse, Lisa |
| PUBLISHER | Teacher Created Materials (08/01/2009) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781433303050
ISBN-10:
1433303051
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
32
Carton Quantity:
180
Product Dimensions:
6.80 x 0.20 x 8.60 inches
Weight:
0.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Index,
Table of Contents,
Ikids,
Glossary,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Education | Teaching - Subjects - Science & Technology
Grade Level:
2nd Grade
- 8th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
4.7
Point Value:
0.5
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 4
Dewey Decimal:
388.34
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The need for speed is the motivating factor in this engaging book. Readers learn the history of travel from the very slow to the supersonic and beyond, including everything in between. They learn and discover the factors that influence motion for all types of vehicles: land, air, and water alike. They also learn different ways to measure speed and read about energy uses for different vehicles. With greater speed comes greater risk. Readers learn how engineers are always seeking new and better ways to keep people safe as they travel faster and go farther.
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