"An under-the-hood, behind-the-dash look at how cars work"--Cover.

Provides answers to science questions about biology, geology, and astronomy. "Curious kids ask the best questions! What keeps the stars from falling from the sky? Why do metal boats float? And more importantly, why don't cars run on apple juice?! All these questions and more are found in the pages of this science Q & A book with questions from the most inquisitive of science center visitors--kids. With help from a slew of scientists, author Kira...

"In this engaging title, young readers learn about the moving form of energy that is motion! The relationship of mass and acceleration is explained, as are the forces of downforce, updraft, friction, inertia, centripetal force, and the role of aerodynamics in managing these forces. These properties are illustrated by the running of car races. Colorful infographics make internal combustion, mass and acceleration, and centripetal force easily accessible,...

Presented together for the first time, here are all-time favorite Car Talk calls that run happily off road, veering into the amazing world of science, where Tom and Ray actually wield some authority.

"Introduces the reader to cars and trucks"--

Demonstrates scientific principles such as propulsion and inertia with easy activities using toys.

"What powers the greatest cars in the world? How did we get from the crude mechanics of yesteryear to the high-tech, computer-aided designs we see today? Which cars broke the mold? This is the definitive story of the science behind the cars of our dreams. Featuring in-depth interviews with the top names in the supercar and racing industries, The Science of Supercars unravels the mysteries and mechanics of the cars that changed the automotive world...

"... The pieces we've brought together here in What Future are some of the best, most interesting, and most prophetic essays and articles we've found about the future : what it might look like, how we might think about it, and what it might mean. We limited our selection to work published in 2016, with a few exceptions, and tried to balance the mix to address some of the most salient issues we see facing human civilization and American culture over...