Saturday, October 8, 2011

How it Works: Car.

How it Works: Car. How it Works: Car Nicholas Harris, author Tim Hutchinson, illustrator Barron's Educational Series, Inc. 250 Wireless Blvd., Hauppage, NY 11788 9780764163299, $12.99, www.barronseduc.com "How It Works: Car" is a lift-the-flaps illustratededucational book that details history, types, parts, engines, and moreon cars. More than 30 flaps encourage children to explore the workingsand illustrations of carworks and history. An excellent chapter on partsof an engine and another on moving forward present excellent cleardetailed instructions and descriptions of how the car's engineworks. There is even a chapter on Formula 1 Racing Car with a steeringwheel display, for racing fans and aficionados. "How It Works:Car" is an excellent resource for middle school aged students whoare interested in cars and how they work. It is also a valuable readingenrichment resource.

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