How Do Monster Trucks Work?

by Buffy Silverman

Overview

"Prime material for budding gearheads and mechanics."—School Library Journal

Monster trucks are huge and strong. How do their tires help them bounce? And how do people drive these giant vehicles? Find out how monster trucks work, the special equipment they need, and how they crush puny cars under their enormous tires. From the engine to the cabin to the oversize rims, this book delivers details that will captivate monster truck fans.

Learn about how different vehicles work in the How Vehicles Work series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781467796835
Publisher:	Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date:	01/01/2016
Series:	Lightning Bolt Books - How Vehicles Work Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	433,245
Product dimensions:	9.10(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	500L (what's this?)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Buffy Silverman is the author of more than 90 nonfiction books for children, featuring topics from alligators to video games. Look for her nature-inspired poetry in anthologies and children's magazines, and visit her at www.buffysilverman.com.

Table of Contents

What is a Monster Truck? 4

Monster Power 9

Giant Tires 15

Built to Bounce? 20

Driving the Monster 24

Diagram 28

Fun Facts 29

Glossary 30

Further Reading 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

"A particular focus on engines, wheels, and other components set these unusually informative introductions apart. . . . Prime material for budding gearheads and mechanics."—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

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