Hovercraft

Hovercraft

by Sarah Tieck
Hovercraft

Hovercraft

by Sarah Tieck

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Overview

Put readers in the pilot's seat of a hovercraft! With vibrant graphics, action-packed photographs, and engaging text, this book will get readers excited about the fast, thrilling world of hovercraft. Readers will learn how powerful hovercraft move over land and water to be used in war, for rescue work, and for racing and recreation. A comprehensive diagram displays the main parts of a hovercraft. Simple, straightforward text breaks down complicated engine workings for readers. Safety measures and hovercraft history are also discussed. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781617146985
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date: 01/01/2011
Series: Amazing Vehicles Set 2
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 9.40(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range: 8 - 9 Years

Table of Contents

Get Moving 4

What Is a Hovercraft? 6

A Closer Look 8

How Does It Lift? 10

How Does It Move? 14

The Pilot's Seat 18

Protect and Serve 20

Practical Magic 22

Fun, Fun, Fun! 24

Playing Catch-Up 26

Past to Present 28

Blast from the Past 30

Important Words 31

Web Sites 31

Index 32

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