A photo essay about the history, development, and impact of automobiles from horseless carriages and Model T Fords to today's high-performance racing cars; featuring detailed cutaway photos showing how the moving parts of a car work.

"Engaging images accompany information about automobiles. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

This book describes the thrill rides of sports cars and race cars, the differences between a sedan and a coupe, and the different "boxes" that make up cars.

See dangerous dragsters, mighty monster trucks, and speedy supercars! Watch a stunt car leap through flames, discover vehicles that can travel on water, and meet autos that have made it in the movies. Test your knowledge and have hours of fun with eight pages of activities!