The Tech Behind Amphibious Vehicles

by Steve Goldsworthy

Book Overview

You're not imagining it You just saw a vehicle go straight from land into the ocean. Amphibious vehicles have the unique ability to travel on both land and in water. As militaries look to jet-powered high-speed amphibious vehicles, consumers are taking recreational amphibious vehicles out for a spin. From lightweight streamlined hulls to retractable wheels, take young readers on a journey through the technology that makes these vehicles so amazing...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1543573061
• ISBN13: 9781543573060
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 9