Car (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

Car (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

by Elizabeth Baquedano, Richard Sutton
Car (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

Car (DK Eyewitness Books Series)

by Elizabeth Baquedano, Richard Sutton

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Overview

Cars have come a long way in the century or so since they were invented. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs shows how cars have changed and developed, from the dangers of the early pioneering models to the complicated speedsters of today. See a horseless carriage and boneshaker, the elegant classics of the 1930s, and the family cars of the 1950s. Every aspect of the car's story is illustrated by a detailed look at a particular car, such as the Model T Ford, a vintage Rolls Royce, and a 1930s Holden. Discover the story of cars­­­­­—from horseless carriages to modern sport cars.

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780756613846
Publisher: DK
Publication date: 09/05/2005
Series: DK Eyewitness
Pages: 72
Sales rank: 323,965
Product dimensions: 8.81(w) x 11.31(h) x 0.48(d)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Horseless power6
The pioneers8
Warning signals10
Coachbuilt splendour12
The open road14
Mass-production16
Supercharged power18
Lighting the way20
Travelling in style22
Family motoring24
High performance26
American dream28
Cars for the city30
Racing car32
Creating a car34
The anatomy of a car36
The driving force42
How the engine works44
Inside the engine46
Fuel and air48
Vital spark50
The drive train52
Smoothing the ride54
Stopping and steering56
Changing wheels58
Riding on air60
Marques and makes62
Index64
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