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Brief text and labeled illustrations discuss the characteristics and uses of different types of automobiles, including sport cars, family sedans, racing cars, all-terrain vehicles, and vans.

"Automobiles are an essential part of life for many, but few really understand how that car arrives in their garage in the first place. This book takes an exciting look at just how interesting that process is, from the design phase in an engineer's office to the floor of a factory where it is assembled piece by piece by both people and machines. "-- Publisher's website.

"What do you think new cars will be like in the future? If you were to design a new car, would you want it to be fast and cool-looking? Non-polluting and energy efficient? Safer to drive and not cost a lot? See what it takes to create a new car-- beginning with the first drawing and ending with new cars rolling off the assembly line and onto the street. The book also includes rare images and interesting information about some of the first cars ever...

"Introduces the reader to cars and trucks"-- Provided by publisher.

"Read this book to learn how engineers design intelligent cars that drive themselves."-- Provided by publisher.

This book counts down the world's most memorable failures in transportation devices. Students will also learn about what was gained from each failure.