Overview
Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest racing motorcycles.
Full Product Details
Author: Terri Sievert ,
Terri Dougherty
Publisher: Capstone Press
Imprint: Capstone Press
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.014kg
ISBN: 9780736810609
ISBN 10: 0736810609
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 01 January 2002
Recommended Age: From 8 to 14 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Out of stock
Reviews
Vroom, vroom! Rev up your engines and off we go! Readers will learn about the history and development of motorcycles, starting with German inventor Gottlieb Daimler's first motorcycle in 1885 made of a wooden frame and a saddle seat. Fast facts comparing four of the world's fastest superbikes (the Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, the Kawasaki ZX-12R Ninja, the Honda CBR1100XX and the Suzuki GSX-R1000) are included. A glossary of unfamiliar terms is also contained in this book, as well as other resources for further study--titles of related print material, Internet sites and the addresses of a museum and two Associations. A great book for youngsters who resist reading but have an interest in the subject matter. Glossy photographs pepper the text throughout. It is part of the ""Built for Speed"" series that includes The World's Fastest Military Airplanes, The World's Fastest Trucks and The World's Fastest Cars.-- ""Children's Literature Comprehensive Database""
"Vroom, vroom! Rev up your engines and off we go! Readers will learn about the history and development of motorcycles, starting with German inventor Gottlieb Daimler's first motorcycle in 1885 made of a wooden frame and a saddle seat. Fast facts comparing four of the world's fastest superbikes (the Suzuki GSX1300R Hayabusa, the Kawasaki ZX-12R Ninja, the Honda CBR1100XX and the Suzuki GSX-R1000) are included. A glossary of unfamiliar terms is also contained in this book, as well as other resources for further study--titles of related print material, Internet sites and the addresses of a museum and two Associations. A great book for youngsters who resist reading but have an interest in the subject matter. Glossy photographs pepper the text throughout. It is part of the ""Built for Speed"" series that includes The World's Fastest Military Airplanes, The World's Fastest Trucks and The World's Fastest Cars.-- ""Children's Literature Comprehensive Database"""
The illustrations are superbly done and hence may encourage reluctant readers...As this is an area that has previously received minimal attention, this is a worthy addition to school and public libraries.
Author Information
Terri Dougherty has written more than 90 books for children, including 10 weather-related titles. She wrote for newspapers before exploring other writing styles and lives in Appleton, Wisconsin, with her family.
