The Best Book of Bikes (Popular Mechanics for Kids)

by Amy Pinchuk

Paperback, 2003

Status

Available

Local notes

629.22 Pin

Barcode

4652

Collection

Publication

Maple Tree Press (2003), Paperback, 64 pages

Description

The Best Book of Bikes is a multi-faceted and comprehensive look at everything to do with bikes. The Best Book of Bikes builds on the well-respected name of Popular Mechanics for Kidsa?, which boasts a successful television series, website, and line of merchandise. Discover how bikes evolved from two-wheeled toy horses into today's lean, mean, pedaling machines. Meet some of the world's great cycling heroes. Delve into the mechanics of how bikes work. Get gunky as you become a bonafide grease monkey. This high-energy, entertaining, and informative book is a must for all bike owners. Features include: Incredible facts about the history, invention, science, heroes, and culture of bikes Lively language and illustrations demystify the mechanics of biking Easy-to-follow illustrations with simple step-by-step instructions show kids exactly what they need to do to maintain their bikes Amazing and off-the-wall biking stories, stunts, and feats pop up throughout the pages Interactive puzzles, games, and activities get kids thinking about the mechanics of biking An easy-to-use glossary of technical terms, such as crank, derailleur, and sprocket - valuable definitions in simple language… (more)

Awards

Silver Birch Fiction Award (Nominee — Non-Fiction — 2004)

Language

Physical description

64 p.; 11.02 inches

Pages

64
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