Hot Wheels race cars attempt to escape from a shark attack.

"Engaging images accompany information about Hot Wheels. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Simple text, full color photographs, and illustrations introduce beginning readers to the basic principles of wheels and axles. Developed by literary experts for students in grades 2 through 5"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses wheels and axles, what they are and how they are used.

"Simple text and photographs explain the basic science behind wheels and gears"--

"A book of advances wheel techniques and inspiration for potters who have basic skills but would like to learn more about throwing large forms, lids, handles, darting, and more"--

Learn about how a wheel and axle works! Beginner readers and budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Along the way, readers will be supported by expertly leveled text, a strong text-photo match and appropriate text load. Readers will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts.

"Readers likely see and use the wheel and axle simple machine every day in the form of doorknobs and faucet handles. However, they may not know it! This book helps readers understand how the wheel and axle simple machine is all around them and helps build compound machines. Approachable text provides lasting knowledge about the forces that make these devices work. Bright full-color photographs including a picture gallery showing familiar objects that...

Train wheels.  Plane wheels.  Gear wheels.  Rear wheels.  What if there were NO wheels?  How would people go?