| The Tech Behind Amphibious Vehicles Contributor(s): Goldsworthy, Steve (Author) |
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ISBN: 1543573061 ISBN-13: 9781543573060 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $27.59 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - How Things Work | Are Made - Juvenile Nonfiction | Technology - Machinery & Tools - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation - Cars & Trucks |
| Dewey: 629.2 |
| LCCN: 2018060562 |
| Lexile Measure: 860 |
| Series: Tech on Wheels |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.2" W x 9.3" (0.50 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 502730 Reading Level: 5.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: You're not imagining it You just saw a vehicle go straight from land into the ocean. Amphibious vehicles have the unique ability to travel on both land and in water. As militaries look to jet-powered high-speed amphibious vehicles, consumers are taking recreational amphibious vehicles out for a spin. From lightweight streamlined hulls to retractable wheels, take young readers on a journey through the technology that makes these vehicles so amazing. |
Contributor Bio(s): Goldsworthy, Steve: - Steve Goldsworthy is a screenwriter, filmmaker, and children's author. He has published 23 nonfiction books for kids. Steve has worked in the film industry on movies such as Legends of the Fall and TV shows including Lonesome Dove. Steve has written, directed, and produced several film projects and has also directed for the stage. Steve lives in Calgary, Canada, with his wife, author Kaite Goldsworthy, and the two best story-editors in the world, his two boys. |