Introduces ecologically safe racing cars being powered using electricity--including the Infinium, which runs using solar power, and the Tesla, which uses an electric battery--and describes how they are being used in race car competitions.

"Engaging images accompany information about the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Sam describes in loving detail his car and how he drives it.

Introduces automobiles with gas-turbine jet engines, from the Jet-1 built in 1950 to Chrysler's turbine car, the Shockwave, and the Spirit of America.

"A spirited, insightful exploration of our favorite machine and it's cultural impact on society over the past one hundred and fifty years. More than any other technology, cars have transformed American popular culture. Cars have created vast wealth as well as novel dreams of freedom and mobility. They have transformed our sense of distance and made the world infinitely more available to our eyes and our imaginations. They have inspired cinema, music...

Jack describes the kind of car he would build--one with amazing accessories and with the capability of traveling on land, in the air, and on and under the sea.

A simple look at cars and their uses.

Provides information on a car's systems, preventative maintenance, making a preliminary diagnosis of a problm, making simple repairs, how to talk to a mechanic, buying and selling a car, and a car's impact on the environment.