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9781599205687

Machines of Speed and Flight

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  • ISBN13:

    9781599205687

  • ISBN10:

    1599205688

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2011-01-01
  • Publisher: Black Rabbit Books

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Summary

Ths series shows the use of technology in machines and light and lasers. This is high Interest science -- Q&A format. Word Watch glossary. Web Watch in text. Fast Fact sidebars. Science in action: STEP BY STEP feature.

Table of Contents

What is Technology?p. 4
The Technology Behind Machines of Speed and Flightp. 5
Why was the Steam Engine Such an Important Invention?p. 6
How Do Trains Levitate?p. 8
What is a Four-Stroke Engine?p. 10
What are the Advantages of Solar Cars?p. 12
How Does a Crash-Test Dummy Work?p. 14
How Do Hot-Air Balloons Work?p. 16
Why Don't the Wings of an Airplane Flap?p. 18
How Do Planes Fly on Autopilot?p. 20
Can Spy Planes Fly without Being Detected?p. 22
Why Do Helicopters Fly Straight Up into the Air?p. 24
What was the Space Race?p. 26
How Do Rockets Get into Space?p. 28
How Do Space Shuttles Work?p. 30
Indexp. 32
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