Inside a car, there are thousands of parts, from large metal sheets in the body, to tiny electronic components that control the engine. In this book, diagrams show you all the main parts of a car.

Inside a truck, there are thousands of parts, from the heavy metal engine block, to delicate electronic components that work the driver's instrument panel. This book explains how trucks work from the inside out.

Introduces different types of trucks, including a cement mixer, a mobile crane, a garbage truck, a street sweeper, and a tow truck; details their parts; and reveals what they are like inside.

"From the early human-powered submarines of the American Civil War to the U-boats of both world wars and the modern nuclear-powered missile platforms of the Cold War, twelve dioramic scenes reveal how submarines have become one of the most dangerous weapons of war."--

Take a fascinating tour of the mightiest fighting ships of all time from ancient Greek galleys to gigantic modern aircraft carriers. Get an up-close view of these incredible battleships as you step onto the gun decks of HMS Victory, look inside the control bridge of USS Zumwalt, and explore a modern destroyer. From Greek fire to guided missiles, discover how seafaring technology and weaponry have developed throughout military history, and encounter...

"From the very first submarine in 1620 to the defense systems and weaponry used on modern submarines, this book uses diagrams, stories, and dramatic imagery to present a fascinating history of submarines and the technology used to operate them."--

Introduces different types of earthmoving and construction machines, including a bulldozer, a digger, a dump truck, a mining shovel, and a loader with wheels instead of tracks; details their parts; and reveals what they are like inside.

"With dramatic scenes, cutaway diagrams, and personal stories, this engaging book presents the history of ships used for war, from ancient ships powered by oars to the massive ships and incredible technology used today."--