Cars: Engines That Move You (Science Comics)

The newest installment of the Science Comics series presents the science behind cars, including the advent of human tool-making and harnessing of fire, the fundamentals of simple machines, and the invention of the wheel. In a semichronological fashion, Zettwoch explores the rise of steam-powered vehicles and early engines. The jam-packed comics feature edifying graphics, diagrams, and a cast of quirky inventors and adventurers; playful sections include “Extreme Rides” and a brief history of the car radio. Recent advancements in more environmentally sound technology conclude the volume, including electric and self-driving cars. The book makes it clear that the transportation available to humans today is possible thanks to a very long history of human exploration, imagination, and—of course—scientific innovation. Also available: Wild Weather: Storms, Meteorology, and Climate and Cats: Nature and Nurture. Ages 9–11. [em](May) [/em]