An Illustrated Guide to the 250 Most Important Car Parts and how they work.
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Author and illustrator Tom Newton is a school psychologist. How Cars Work was developed as a high interest mini-textbook for teens, but is also used by automotive service managers and mechanics to help customers understand repairs. This book can be found in adult literacy programs, high schools, and middle schools. How Cars Work makes it fun and easy to learn how cars work.
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"When I opened my tutoring center I could not find enough interesting reading material for my teenage students, especially the boys. So I started writing short descriptions about car parts aimed at improving reading comprehension. I used simple drawings to help students visualize and associate the car parts with the words. Eventually I had enough material for a complete book and, well, this is it!"
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65 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
How Cars Works is refined simplicity. I work for a major Auto Parts chain and when I get new employees, the first day they read this book. Just from two hours, an average "Joe" off the street can get the feel for how a car works. This book is well illustrated to fit the text. Granted, this book does not go deep into any specifics, but gives general information on all subjects such as Engine (top and bottom end), brakes, cooling system, chassis, and much more. I would recommend this book to any new drivers as well as anyone wanting to know more about cars.
68 of 71 people found the following review helpful
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This book contains very basic material on the operation of the car; it appears to be a decent read for teenagers looking to grasp the basic; but the more mature readers will find this very shallow. The text contains the fundaments of auto mechanics; it is split into seven chapters; and each chapter describes a major automotive system. It has a test section at the end of each chapter to gauge how much you have learned. This book does not cover details on 2-stroke or 4-stroke engines; how the engine starts spinning after turning the ignition etc.
I must admit that it was enertaining reading this books with all the descriptive pictures.
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
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This book is intended for the individual who knows very little to nothing about auto mechanics. Each page covers one specific aspect of how a vehicle operates with a short and simple explanation accompanied with large and detailed diagrams. There are seven chapters over the seven most essential automotive systems with a brief test at the end of each. One cannot rebuild a car after reading through this book, but what it does give is an overall knowledge of how a car works. The reader will gain the knowledge to understand what is going on in a mechanic's shop and to better maintain his or her own vehicle. This book is not for someone who already knows the basics of or has worked on automotive systems. However, it is excellent for anyone who has never picked up a wrench or wants a brief introduction to the subject.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Informative and to the point
This is a great book for the beginner. Clear illustrations and basic language. The book covers all the essentials however would not suit someone who is experienced with cars and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Gavan C. Darragh
Good book for beginners
I read this book and I have taken classes in automotive technology at my local community college. And I can say that the book is comprehensive, correct, and informative. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lanna Do
How Cars Work
A simple overview on the different sections of a
car--engine, drive train, fuel system, cooling
system, running gear, brakes, and electrical system. Read more
car--engine, drive train, fuel system, cooling
system, running gear, brakes, and electrical system. Read more
Published 5 months ago by jazz
Great artwork!
This is a wonderful treatment of the basic systems which make a car work. The author distills the essence of the drive train, engine, steering, brakes, and all the other car... Read more
Published 7 months ago by R. Cattolica
Invaluable book! I recommend this to everyone who owns and/or drives...
I wish I had this when I was 16 years old. This book is easy to understand and very detailed as to how each system of a car operates. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Felipe Del Futuro
Excellent beginner book
Just started getting involved working on engines and this book really helped to give me the proper terminology. It is for beginners only though.
Published 9 months ago by Eric Harden
Informative
A very concise and informative book about the inner workings of an automobile. Perfect for young people. I highly recommend this book.
Published 9 months ago by Mary L. Davis
Straight to the point
This book is simple, short, straight to the point and well imaged. That's a really good book for someone like me who knew almost nothing about how a car works before reading.
Published 9 months ago by sam
Mechanics only!
Too bland. Will be helpful only for a mechanic. To give it a little benefit of the doubt, it was a little simplified, in some places anyway.
Published 10 months ago by ROYALTY
A fun and easy read!
I read this book in a couple of hours and learned the basic mechanical systems which apply to most cars and even some motorcycles. Read more
Published 11 months ago by yowzers14
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