Description
Book SynopsisUncover the mysteries of transport in this funny technology series for readers aged 9 and up
Why do your ears pop when you're flying? Are crash test dummies dumb? And just WHAT is a crumple zone? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this book!
With an engaging question and answer format, this series draws young readers into the fascinating world of technology. Each spread opens with a simple, quirky question, opening up an exploration of technology and busting some popular myths along the way.
The lively lay-out is supported by annotated photos and cartoons, making history fun and accessible for every young reader.
Table of Contents
- 1: Transport
- 2: Can a driverless car get lost?
- 3: How does a plane turn left?
- 4: Why doesn’t a 200,000-tonne ship sink?
- 5: How do gears make my bike super speedy?
- 6: Could an F1 car drive upside-down on a ceiling?
- 7: Why do my ears pop when flying?
- 8: Are crash test dummies actually really smart?
- 9: How do helicopters stay up?
- 10: Why is petrol a problem?
- 11: How do you stop a speeding car?
- 12: How long can a submarine stay underwater?
- 13: Quick-fire questions
- 14: Glossary / Further reading
- 15: Index
