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Big rigs have powerful engines and lots of wheels. But do you know how much weight these trucks can pull? Or how drivers stop these giant vehicles? Young readers will love this in-depth yet accessible look at big rigs. Learn how they work, the special equipment they need, and the cool features and uses they have. From their tires to their roaring engines and loud horns, this book contains all the details that will excite big-rig fans!
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Trains are long and loud. They rumble down railroad tracks. But what are the different types of trains? And how do these giant vehicles haul so much weight? Read this book to find out! 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!
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A doglike animal chases a rabbit in the dark. It pauses, howls at the moon, and then runs off with the rest of its pack. Did you just see a wolf? Or was it a coyote? These animals look very similar, but they are different. Read this book to become an expert at telling these look-alikes apart!
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What's the fastest, most complex computer we know of? The human brain. The latest in brain science comes straight out of science fiction, as researchers use artificial intelligence and neuron mapping to understand our brains' complex machinery. Explore how what you eat affects your memory and whether we'll one day be controlling robotic arms with our minds in this fascinating title.
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Have objects from space ever hit Earth? Yes! Every day small meteoroids crash into the atmosphere. Some burn up, but some hit the ground. Space junk also falls to Earth. Comets and asteroids struck Earth long ago. In this book, you'll learn how scientists watch out for large collisions and what they might do if Earth is in danger. As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series explores outer space and sheds light on the question What's Amazing...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! There are lakes in each biome on the planet. They are filled with many different kinds of plants and animals. But how do these lakes form? And how can people keep lakes clean and safe? Read this book to find out!
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Tanks are tough and powerful. They can travel across all types of land. But how do these heavy vehicles keep their tracks moving? And how many people does it take to drive a tank? Fans of tanks will love this exciting, accessible look at tanks, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and what makes them the toughest all-terrain vehicles on the planet. From the armor to the turret to the churning treads, this book covers the details...
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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.
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Formula One race cars are fast and sleek. They zoom around the racetrack. But how do these cars go so fast? And how do drivers stay safe? This title offers an exciting look at Formula One race cars, including how they work, the special equipment they need, and how they take the corners at blinding speeds. Explaining everything from the tires to the steering wheel and the roaring engine, this book will thrill Formula One fans!
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