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Nothing like the wheel exists in nature; it may be one of humanity's greatest inventions. In Wheels, writer and illustrator Edwin Tunis traces the development of the wheel over 5,000 years, his accurate drawings and lucid text depicting the human victory
"Some wheels are big and some wheels are small. Find out about wheels in this book"--Back cover.
"This book introduces early readers to wheels and axles and how we use them every day. Simple text and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading!"--
How do wheels work? Why are doorknobs shaped like wheels? Why do buses have big steering wheels? For the answers to these and many other questions, read 'Wheels'. Find out why cars have rubber tires. Learn about a kind of wheel called a gear. Discover how wheels can be used to measure lengths. This book describes what wheels are and how they work, different types of wheels and their uses, and other facts about wheels.
Master storyteller Arthur Hailey’s #1 New York Times bestseller is a turbocharged thriller about America’s automobile industry, from the bottom up Ford. Chrysler. General Motors. They were the Big Three, accused by critics of greed, monopoly, and abusing the public trust. In the shadows of these towering giants is American Motors, blazing its own path to greatness. Adam Trenton, the fiercely ambitious executive in charge of project development, wants to take the company into the future with the new, cutting-edge car he’s developing, but his single-minded dedication has his neglected wife seeking dangerous thrills, making Adam vulnerable to a growing web of deceit, blackmail, and organized crime. From Detroit’s inner city to its affluent suburbs, from the executive suites and secret design studios to the assembly line jungle and the maximum security testing grounds, Wheels is a breakneck ride full of human drama through one of America’s most complex and competitive industries.
The weels push, race, stroll, fly, whiz, and spin all day long.
TECHNOLOGY & APPLIED SCIENCES. Humorous introduction to how everyday machines work and make our lives easier. Clear explanations and simple experiments make scientific concepts accessible and fun. Ages 6+.
Children look at photographs of various wheeled items and count how many wheels each has.
Uses a story format to introduce the history of the wheel, from rolling logs and a potter's wheel to air filled tyres and a spinning CD. Suggested level: junior, primary.