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How Engines Work for Kids : A Beginner's Illustrated Guide to Car Parts, Machines, and the Science of Motion
Overview
Your child is about to discover what makes cars roar, rockets blast off, and machines move - explained simply and clearly. From the rumble under a car hood to the thrust of a jet engine, How Engines Work for Kids breaks down one of the most powerful ideas in science: turning energy into motion. Written for curious young minds, this illustrated guide walks through real engine types, key parts, and the brilliant inventors who changed the world - all in language children can actually understand. Inside, kids will discover:
- What an engine is and why it matters in everyday life
- How energy transforms into movement - the big idea behind all engines
- The four-stroke engine cycle, explained step by step
- What pistons and cylinders do and why they work together
- How steam engines powered the Industrial Revolution
- How jet engines and rockets produce incredible thrust
- How electric motors differ from combustion engines
- The inventors and engineers who built the modern world
- How engines are maintained and kept running safely
- What tomorrow's engines - hydrogen, solar, and beyond - might look like
Who this is for:
This guide is ideal for children ages 7-12 who love cars, machines, or anything that moves fast. It is a strong fit for homeschool science units, classroom STEM enrichment, or independent reading for mechanically curious kids. Parents looking for a focused, fact-filled science read - rather than a broad encyclopedia - will find exactly what they need here. Ready to spark a lifelong love of science and engineering? Scroll up and grab your copy today.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9783690835862
- ISBN-10: 3690835860
- Publisher: Khasan Laudry
- Publish Date: August 2026
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.25 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.32 pounds
- Page Count: 118
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