Wendy Hinote Lanier

Hot rodding began as a way to bring new life to old cars. It allowed young people to own cars without spending a lot of money. Today's hot rods are part art and part mechanical wonder, and they are no longer cheap. Discover the history, design, and features of these eye-catching vehicles.

Offers readers a close-up look at Indy cars. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.

Offers readers a close-up look at choppers. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle.

"Learn about popular dance styles, including the history, basic moves, and more"--

Humans have always striven to push speed to the limit. Each mode of transportation brings new possibilities and challenges. The Science of Speed explores the science behind speed on land, in water, and through the air. Easy-to-read text and vivid images bring this subject to life. Features include a table of contents, fast facts, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

"Pioneers in the fashion industry have launched worldwide trends with their styles. Women in Fashion introduces readers to some of the most influential fashion designers, including Vera Wang, Tracy Reese, and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common...

The first rockets were fireworks. Today, rockets can carry people and cargo into space. Private companies are starting to design rockets to take tourists into space. Discover the history, design, and features of these exceptional flying machines in Rockets, part of the Flying the Sky series.

The airplane was invented in 1903. By the 1950s, passenger planes were using jet engines. Flying is one of the safest ways to travel. Discover the history, design, and features of these exceptional flying machines in Passenger Planes, part of the Flying the Sky series.

Introduces the history and basic concepts of ballet. Easy-to-read text, vibrant photos, and dance tips will make readers want to get up and dance.

Introduces the history and basic concepts of modern dance. Easy-to-read text, vibrant photos, and dance tips will make readers want to get up and dance.