"A car zips down the street. But you don't hear the engine rumbling. Why? It's an electric car! Electric cars are becoming more common around the world. Young readers will get a basic introduction to the main parts of these vehicles. They will see how electric cars are different from gas-powered vehicles and why electric cars are better for the environment. Get young readers excited about electric vehicles!"--

This book explians what happens through the stages of a car's life cycle, from design & construction to sale to use to disposal. Covers such concepts as prototyping, production, and recycling.

A simple look at cars and their uses.

Three unlikely friends--Eli, a mouse; Phoebe, a sparrow; and Hank, a frog--decide to build a small motorcar together. The story follows the friendly trio as they learn all about how a car works and how it is constructed.

Text and cut-out photographs present the features and performance of various cars, including the Corvette, Volkswagen Beetle, and Cadillac.

Detailed illustrations introduce readers to the anatomy of cars, showing their different parts and how they work, and the engineering behind vehicles.

Examines the history of automobiles and surveys the different types.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about stock cars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.