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How to Build a Racing Car
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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...
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Description
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!
How to Build a Racing Car is a fantastic guide for those looking to explore the mechanics of racing in a hands-on and engaging way.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781529524178
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 June 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Paul Boston
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 268.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 64
About the Author
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.
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