Sparky’s Stem Guide To: Cars (Horse Power)

Description

Learn to drive at Horses for Courses!

Looks at what cars are and what they are used for

Calling all learner drivers! Meet Jeremy Sparkplug (but you can call him Sparky) and his world-class racing driver assistant, Peggy. They are your expert instructors for all things on four (or more) wheels! Start your engines and watch those corners, they’ll teach you everything you need to put the pedal to the metal and feel the need for speed! From the basics (how to go FAST) to tips and tricks (how high can a car fly?), learn all about land vehicles and earn your Golden Horseshoes!

On your marks… get set… GO!

Table of Contents

1. Welcome to driving school!
2. Lesson 1: What is a car?
3. Lesson 2: Parts of a car
4. Lesson 3: Inside a car
5. Lesson 4: Engines!
6. Lesson 5: Safety!
7. Lesson 6: The need for speed!
8. Lesson 7: Cool cars
9. Driving test
10. Bonus lesson: the ring of fire!
11. Glossary and Index

Author Biography

Kirsty Holmes is a writer, editor, lecturer and all-round book enthusiast. She is a qualified teacher and lecturer, with a degree in Drama and Performance Studies from the University of Worcester and a PGCE from Birmingham City University. After teaching for 10 years, she took on a senior editor position. She is currently studying for an MA in Creative Writing at Anglia Ruskin University and is the author of the Pigs Might Fly! series and Why Do I Poo?