Presents information about bicycles, including their history, their construction, how they are used for work and recreation, and how they are used to make a difference in the lives of people.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to biking. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Explains how bikes work, why bikes matter (especially today, when gas is expensive and interest in green living is high), and how readers--whatever their level of experience--can indulge their tastes for mountain trails, competitive racing, city exploration, and just basic transportation from point A to point B.

Children learn to ride them early in life. Weekend warriors use them for exercise. People even ride them to and from work. The bicycle is a source of entertainment, but it is also an invaluable means of transportation. Today, there are about two times more bicycles than cars worldwide. This fun and engaging resource discusses the development of the bicycle, its use throughout its two-hundred-year history, bicycle use around the globe, and modern innovations....

Today if you visit Amsterdam, you'll see bikes everywhere - they rule the road! But that wasn't always the case. Fifty years ago, Amsterdam was so crowded with vehicles that bicyclists could hardly move. But moms and kids relied on their bikes to get from place to place in the city. What were they to do? Women like Maartje Rutten and her friends led protests against the unsafe streets, and one day a whole swarm of women and children took over the...

"Learning how to ride a bike is a big moment in a child's life. In this engaging title, readers will learn that safety is a big part of riding a bike. It's something that has to be practiced at all times! Readers are introduced to fundamental safety concepts, such as wearing a helmet and getting back up when you fall. With accessible text and an ATOS reading level between 0.50.9, this text is a perfect choice for beginning readers. Colorful photographs,...

"In From Metal to Bicycle, early fluent readers learn how a bicycle is made, from producing steel from metal to workers welding the frame. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about how this item gets to be the bike they ride for fun. An infographic illustrates the cycle with real photos and descriptions. Children can learn more about bicycles using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...

"When crossing a street, we need to look 'left, right, left!' to be safe. With close text-to-illustration pairing, children will enjoy singing about safety in this twist on a classic song."--Publisher's website.