How to Build a Racing Car

Build your own moving race car from household objects in this step-by-step guide based on the science behind Formula One.Take your place at the starting gate and fire up your engine: it’s time to...

64 Pages, 237.00 x 277.00 x 10.00 mm

£14.99

Amazon
Blackwells
Bookshop.org
Foyles
Hive
Waterstones
WHSmith

FORMAT:

Description
Details
Contributors
Reviews
Awards

Build your own moving race car from household objects in this step-by-step guide based on the science behind Formula One.
Take your place at the starting gate and fire up your engine: it’s time to build your very own racing car! Join presenter and maker Fran Scott for a crash course in racing engineering, then use your new-found skills to build your own awesome air-powered machine using household objects. From the chassis to the engine, discover the science behind Formula One in this perfect project for budding young engineers. So what are you waiting for? 3, 2, 1 … let’s race!

ISBN: 9781406390254
Key Stage: Keystage 2
Age range: from 7 to 11
Length: 64 pages
Price: £14.99

Publication date: 4 May 2023
Imprint: Walker Books
Dimensions: 237.00 x 277.00 x 10.00 mm
Weight: 530.00gr

Fran Scott is a presenter and pyrotechnician who has worked for the BBC, presented Channel 4's Lego Masters and been a producer for the Royal Institution lectures. She has designed demonstrations and kits for many science books, been a columnist for The Week Junior and National Geographic Kids, and has appeared on numerous television shows to share her love of all things engineering.
Paul Boston studied illustration and design at Brighton University. His work has appeared both in children's books and global advertising campaigns.

With easy to follow instructions, encouragement and clear, colourful illustrations, young readers should have no problem creating their car, one step at a time. ~How it Works

A great STEM book for any budding F1 driver or engineer. ~Read for Good

A humorous and brilliant approach to problem solving […] Indeed, the reassuring message peppered among all the fascinating facts and activities is that mistakes are a brilliant opportunity to experience what being an engineer is all about. ~Book Corner

The hands-on activities and interactive approach make this an interesting way to learn about a range of STEM areas and to provide a learning experience. […] Cleverly written and beautifully illustrated, this book will provide hours of fun. ~Children's Books Ireland, Reading Matters Guide 2023