Go Fly a Bike! The Ultimate Book of Bicycle Fun, Freedom, and Science [Hardcover]

Bill Haduch (Author), Chris Murphy (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

A funny and comprehensive guide, Go Fly a Bike! is crammed with everything a rider wants to know about his or her favorite sport.

A bicycle is the kid’s vehicle—from about age six until they drive cars, kids play, socialize, compete, explore, sense freedom, and ride to school on bikes. This is the book for them—and there’s nothing like it available. From how bikes work to the coolest BMX stunts, from crucial safety information to a step-by-step guide for planning the perfect bike hike, this expertly organized book has something for all readers, whether their interest lies in history, trivia, physics, extreme sports, or just a quick spin around the block.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Gr. 4-8. Here's a lively blend of history, science, trivia, and practical advice about bike care, repair, and safety. Haduch entertains as well as informs as he covers everything from inventors, aerodynamics, and crazy bike trends to suggestions for the perfect bike hike. Halftone cartoonlike illustrations are scattered throughout, and a funny fact or joke appears in an inset on most pages. The lack of glossy photos will probably disappoint some young bike lovers, but this is a versatile, fact-packed book that can work for both research and recreational reading. It's also a natural choice for reluctant readers as the short chapters can be read as "stand alones." A bibliography and a list of bike parts are appended. Jennifer Locke
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About the Author

Bill Haduch is the author of several nonfiction books for young readers, including Food Rules! and Science Fair Success Secrets.

Chris Murphy lives in Southport, Connecticut. This is his first book for young readers.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (March 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525470247
• ISBN-13: 978-0525470243
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,436,205 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #30 in Books > Children's Books > Sports & Games > Sports > Cycling

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5.0 out of 5 stars great for book reports, May 13, 2007

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This review is from: Go Fly a Bike! The Ultimate Book of Bicycle Fun, Freedom, and Science (Hardcover)

my son used this book to help him learn the science and history of bicycles (needed for a school project) and it was the right length and academic level for him.