The Ultimate Book of Cross-Sections
The Ultimate Book of Cross-Sections is a detailed visual reference for curious minds. This digital PDF edition lets you explore the inner workings of many vehicles. Download it instantly after purchase and start reading on your favorite device.
Inside you will find full-color cross-section illustrations of cars, trains, rescue vehicles, record-breaking machines, ships, planes, and spacecraft. The book answers common questions about how things work, from a Formula 1 race car to an ocean liner and a jump jet.
Book Overview
This DK Publishing title, first published in 1996, was created under the editorship of John C. Miles. It uses meticulously detailed, full-color illustrations to show the interiors of bulldozers, planes, ships, cars, rockets, and more.
The book is organized into vehicle sections, including cars, trains, rescue vehicles, record breakers, planes, and spacecraft. It is intended for readers aged 7 to 9 and supports grade levels 2 to 3, making it a useful educational reference.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- Detailed cross-section views of cars, trains, rescue vehicles, record-breaking machines, ships, planes, and spacecraft
- Answers to questions such as what makes a Formula 1 race car fast and how a jump jet takes off
- Inside views of an ocean liner and a Chinese junk, plus a Flying Fortress and a MiG-29 jet
- Comparisons of machines from different eras, from a Model T Ford to the Thrust 2 jet-propelled car
- Full-color illustrations of bulldozers, tanks, rockets, and other vehicles
Why This Book Matters
This book encourages young readers to look closely at the machines around them. Its precise illustrations support early learning in science and technology. It provides a visually rich introduction to engineering and design for children in grades 2 and 3.
Book Details
| Author | John C. Miles |
|---|---|
| Publisher | DK Publishing |
| Publication Date | 1 Oct. 1996 |
| Edition | First American edition, 1996 |
| Format | |
| File Size | 61.1 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 312 |
| ISBN-10 | 0789411954 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0789411952 |
| Reading Age | 7 – 9 years |
| Grade Level | 2 – 3 |
| Dimensions | 22.23 x 3.18 x 30.48 cm |
| Item Weight | 1.66 kg |
| Best Sellers Rank | 7,461 in Children’s Books on Science, Nature & How It Works; 14,534 in Education & Reference for Children |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 (53) |
| Subject | Automobiles — Design and construction — Juvenile literature; Railroad trains — Design and construction — Juvenile literature; Bulldozers — Design and construction — Juvenile literature; Tanks (Military science) — Design and construction — Juvenile literature; Shipbuilding — Juvenile literature; Airplanes — Design and construction — Juvenile literature; Space vehicles — Design and construction — Juvenile literature |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital PDF download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available immediately after purchase, and you can read the book on a range of devices.
The PDF works with compatible Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps. Simply download the file and open it in your preferred PDF reader.
FAQ
How do I get instant access? Once your purchase is complete, the PDF is available for immediate download from your account.
Will I receive a physical book? No, this is a digital download only. No printed copy will be shipped.
What devices are supported? The PDF can be opened with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps.
Add this detailed visual reference to your digital library and discover the hidden workings of vehicles page by page.
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