Science Comics: Cars
Engines That Move You
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- $13.99
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- $13.99
Publisher Description
From the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of space—and everything in between—Science Comics turns STEM topics into unforgettable graphic novel adventures. This smash-hit series has sold over a million copies!
In Dan Zettwoch's Science Comics: Cars, you'll learn where cars came from and how they work. When you pop the hood, what are you looking at? How does gasoline—or electric batteries, or even steam—make a car move? Rev up your motor and take look at the combustible history of the automobile and its explosive effects on our modern lives.
· Science made exciting: Complex STEM topics become fun, accessible, and easy to understand
· Expertly researched: Created in collaboration with subject experts to deliver accurate, up-to-date information
· A great gift for young scientists: Inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of discovery
· Supports classroom learning: A valuable resource for independent reading, school libraries, homeschool curricula, and STEM education
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The newest installment of the Science Comics series presents the science behind cars, including the advent of human tool-making and harnessing of fire, the fundamentals of simple machines, and the invention of the wheel. In a semichronological fashion, Zettwoch explores the rise of steam-powered vehicles and early engines. The jam-packed comics feature edifying graphics, diagrams, and a cast of quirky inventors and adventurers; playful sections include "Extreme Rides" and a brief history of the car radio. Recent advancements in more environmentally sound technology conclude the volume, including electric and self-driving cars. The book makes it clear that the transportation available to humans today is possible thanks to a very long history of human exploration, imagination, and of course scientific innovation. Also available: Wild Weather: Storms, Meteorology, and Climate and Cats: Nature and Nurture. Ages 9 11.
