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Top Gear's Richard Hammond is in the driving seat for this turbo-charged tour through the nuts and bolts of car technology - now in paperback!
Underneath the bonnet of every car there's a lot of fast, furious, and spectacular science going on. G-force, combustion, power, you name it, a car's got it. Help your child discover all about the science of cars in this explosive tour.
Find out how cars revolutionised the world, see how a car functions with jaw-dropping diagrams, cutaway drawings and cool graphics. Steer to the fundamental science behind the mechanics and then sit back for an exciting look into the future of minimal emissions, maximum fun.
PLUS, find great things your child will love to make and do!
Underneath the bonnet of every car there's a lot of fast, furious, and spectacular science going on. G-force, combustion, power, you name it, a car's got it. Help your child discover all about the science of cars in this explosive tour.
Find out how cars revolutionised the world, see how a car functions with jaw-dropping diagrams, cutaway drawings and cool graphics. Steer to the fundamental science behind the mechanics and then sit back for an exciting look into the future of minimal emissions, maximum fun.
PLUS, find great things your child will love to make and do!
96 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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Richard Hammond
40 books208 followersRichard Hammond is a British TV presenter, most noted for co-hosting car programme Top Gear alongside Jeremy Clarkson and James May, as well as presenting Brainiac: Science Abuse on Sky1, Should I Worry About...? on BBC One and Total Wipeout, also on BBC One and Richard Hammonds Blast Lab on CBBC. He has also presented several one-off specials such as ITV's The Gunpowder Plot: Exploding The Legend and the annual Crufts awards.
In 2006, Hammond suffered a life-threatening crash at speeds of over 280mph in a jet engine powered dragster racing car. He recovered months later and continued his presenting work.
In 2006, Hammond suffered a life-threatening crash at speeds of over 280mph in a jet engine powered dragster racing car. He recovered months later and continued his presenting work.
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December 9, 2010
I thought that Car Science is a very educational book for people like me that love or are obsessed with cars and how they work. Did you know that cars are almost just like humans, humans run on food to give them power or energy, and cars run on gasoline giving them power to the engine to drive the car. Did you also know that about every second there is an explosion in the car engine. You ask what explodes, the place where the engine explodes is in the pistons which are connected to the crankshaft that make the pistons move in the up and down motion and that is connected to the gearbox, the gear box turns the driveshaft which is connected to the back wheels by a piece that makes the rotation go to the axles making the wheels go forward or backwards. The way it works is piston moves down and sucks air and gasoline in the open space then the piston is in the up movement and squeezes the air and gasoline once the piston reaches the top the spark plug lights a spark at the exact right time creating a fire. Then the gases are useless so they go out the open inlet valve to the exhaust. Did you know that there are eight types of cylinder arrangements on is a single for a lawn mower. The second type is two in a V shape for motorcycles. The third type is four in a straight line most family size cars have four in a line. The fourth design is four that are flat the old famous VW beetle had the design of the flat four. The fifth design is straight five an example of a straight five is the Volvo V70. The sixth design is a V6 engine which is six that are in the shape of a V. The seventh design is a V8 which is just like a V6 except for eight in the V shape. The eighth and last design is an unusual design the pistons are triangular and move inside a weird shaped cylinder, only Mazda uses these types of engines. So now you've heard what I thought of the book I hope this encourages you to go read this fact filled book. Thank You
December 6, 2009
This is a book all about cars from a scientific perspective: the historical and scientific precedents, understanding of energy sources, and on into the prospects for future development. This information is presented with a sense of humor and interconnectedness. The numerous illustrations and photos add a tremendous amount to the understanding of complex ideas in physics, such as Newton’s Laws of Motion and friction energy. This is a must for any young car enthusiast! (Ages 8-12)
July 31, 2021
Well, I like the presentation, everybody loves R. Hammond's presentation.
BUT. I expected a LOT more than what he materialized inside this. Some more depth could definitely make this book more applicable to various other target audiences.
BUT. I expected a LOT more than what he materialized inside this. Some more depth could definitely make this book more applicable to various other target audiences.
September 18, 2017
This book gave me a lot of good facts about cars, so that was a plus.
March 26, 2018
I really like the format of this book. It makes engaging with nonfiction interesting.
October 16, 2018
Super duper useful and easy to understand. Basically vehicle physics and science for dummies.
May 6, 2022
This is my kids latest obsession. You know a book is good when you're done reading and your almost three-year old takes the book and flips through it for another hour before falling sleep.
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March 30, 2024Really fun book and so informative. I’ve read a few auto books now trying to gain a deeper understanding and this is my favorite by far.
August 13, 2024
Would give it 6
February 5, 2015
INTRODUCTION: Cars are crammed full of science.
If you read this book, you will be surprised to know what you ride on everyday is actually made up of complicated materials. All planned out.
Our daily life has changed by transportation. It is easy for us to travel kilometers with the help of our cars. Now, try to imagine a world without vehicles. How can we possibly come to Seoul Foreign School for those of us who live far away from campus? Impractical. Cars are sophisticated machines that have both speed and agility. The question is, how are they so fast, fast enough to outrun a cheetah? The cheetah is the fastest land animal on Earth. What gives cars the power, force, and the massive speed it has? If you are wondering how a car operates or what really is happening inside a car's engine, I suggest that this "guide" by Richard Hammond will help you a lot. This book was fun and definitely easy to read, as there were pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs that made me clearly understand the definitions and facts. There were other reasons why I enjoyed this book so much. First, the author is Richard Hammond. People who are fans of cars must have to know Top Gear, the TV program that is well known for car shows. TopGear BBC (U.K) is the original version, which I only watch rather than watching other countries such as America, and even Korea. You should or must have to know about the iconic team racing driver, the Stig. Some say he's wanted by the CIA, and that he sleeps upside down like a bat... all we know is, he's called the Stig. - Jeremy Clarkson [S6E2]
The second reason why I enjoyed reading Car Science was that I loved cars in the first place. If you don't know about this, cars mean a lot to me. When I was young, I started playing with toy cars and I seemed to start learning some models and manufacturers. When I grew up, I started wondering how do cars move? How do they function, what gives them the ability to gain such immense speed? I had lots of questions back then. When I entered elementary school, I started to pick books that I liked, and I read them all. All I can remember was either me playing games or just researching, learning more about the automotive industry. It was cool how science in cars can also relate with aeronautics, or the aviation industry. This book does mention fast cars, such as the Bugatti Veyron and the Ariel Atom. This book says about G-Force, downforce, and the specifics of different types of engines.
Since this book is not a fictional book, but instead non-fiction, I will format the review a bit differently. This book caught my full attention, because it was so descriptive, and there was information that I just had to know. Why? My dream is to become an auto mechanic, or a mechanical engineer, and in order to become one, I will need a lot of prior knowledge about how an engine is built, even the steps and the processes on building engines. Such as when to install a crankshaft, where the gearbox is located in specific models of cars, the amount of oil put into pistons, and many other steps. When making a car, they all have to be done with precision, as each and every step is vital. That is why before each and every car goes off from the production line, they are tested before they are all ready to be delivered to their desired customers. In this book, it also mentions about G-Force, drag, and aerodynamics. The car's efficiency is crucial. For example (for aerodynamics), if a car is shaped like a square, and it speeds up in the open road, turbulence gets to be generated. The car would never be as efficient as a supercar, because the shape of the body just strikes the oncoming wind, making the car much slower and lower fuel efficiency, which is insufficient. It also will have a lack of speed, not good enough for public roads. The materials and equipment used to create cars are critical as well. When people design cars, they try to make the car as light as it can possibly be, as if the weight of the car was only a feather. Most of the material used are carbon fiber and aluminium (aluminum). The information and facts that I just said is only the beginning. For starters, simply reading this book can help a ton as even I consider this book to be basic, and starters should catch and follow up easily. I would recommend this book to people who want to go deeper into the automotive industry or just for the ones who have a passion for loving cars.
Rating: 4.5/5
If you read this book, you will be surprised to know what you ride on everyday is actually made up of complicated materials. All planned out.
Our daily life has changed by transportation. It is easy for us to travel kilometers with the help of our cars. Now, try to imagine a world without vehicles. How can we possibly come to Seoul Foreign School for those of us who live far away from campus? Impractical. Cars are sophisticated machines that have both speed and agility. The question is, how are they so fast, fast enough to outrun a cheetah? The cheetah is the fastest land animal on Earth. What gives cars the power, force, and the massive speed it has? If you are wondering how a car operates or what really is happening inside a car's engine, I suggest that this "guide" by Richard Hammond will help you a lot. This book was fun and definitely easy to read, as there were pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs that made me clearly understand the definitions and facts. There were other reasons why I enjoyed this book so much. First, the author is Richard Hammond. People who are fans of cars must have to know Top Gear, the TV program that is well known for car shows. TopGear BBC (U.K) is the original version, which I only watch rather than watching other countries such as America, and even Korea. You should or must have to know about the iconic team racing driver, the Stig. Some say he's wanted by the CIA, and that he sleeps upside down like a bat... all we know is, he's called the Stig. - Jeremy Clarkson [S6E2]
The second reason why I enjoyed reading Car Science was that I loved cars in the first place. If you don't know about this, cars mean a lot to me. When I was young, I started playing with toy cars and I seemed to start learning some models and manufacturers. When I grew up, I started wondering how do cars move? How do they function, what gives them the ability to gain such immense speed? I had lots of questions back then. When I entered elementary school, I started to pick books that I liked, and I read them all. All I can remember was either me playing games or just researching, learning more about the automotive industry. It was cool how science in cars can also relate with aeronautics, or the aviation industry. This book does mention fast cars, such as the Bugatti Veyron and the Ariel Atom. This book says about G-Force, downforce, and the specifics of different types of engines.
Since this book is not a fictional book, but instead non-fiction, I will format the review a bit differently. This book caught my full attention, because it was so descriptive, and there was information that I just had to know. Why? My dream is to become an auto mechanic, or a mechanical engineer, and in order to become one, I will need a lot of prior knowledge about how an engine is built, even the steps and the processes on building engines. Such as when to install a crankshaft, where the gearbox is located in specific models of cars, the amount of oil put into pistons, and many other steps. When making a car, they all have to be done with precision, as each and every step is vital. That is why before each and every car goes off from the production line, they are tested before they are all ready to be delivered to their desired customers. In this book, it also mentions about G-Force, drag, and aerodynamics. The car's efficiency is crucial. For example (for aerodynamics), if a car is shaped like a square, and it speeds up in the open road, turbulence gets to be generated. The car would never be as efficient as a supercar, because the shape of the body just strikes the oncoming wind, making the car much slower and lower fuel efficiency, which is insufficient. It also will have a lack of speed, not good enough for public roads. The materials and equipment used to create cars are critical as well. When people design cars, they try to make the car as light as it can possibly be, as if the weight of the car was only a feather. Most of the material used are carbon fiber and aluminium (aluminum). The information and facts that I just said is only the beginning. For starters, simply reading this book can help a ton as even I consider this book to be basic, and starters should catch and follow up easily. I would recommend this book to people who want to go deeper into the automotive industry or just for the ones who have a passion for loving cars.
Rating: 4.5/5
January 19, 2020
Technical theory. Very interesting.
If you like cars, you'll love this book!
Handling is a great chapter especially when you speak of tyres. I have a thing for sexy tyres!
Includes a Glossary and Index. Great way to improve your vocabulary on Car Science.
If you like cars, you'll love this book!
Handling is a great chapter especially when you speak of tyres. I have a thing for sexy tyres!
Includes a Glossary and Index. Great way to improve your vocabulary on Car Science.
December 9, 2016
This is a Non-Fictional book written by television presenter Richard Hammond. Originally, I decided to read this book because of a science project about forces, I was writing about Formula One tyres and I thought that this book wouldn't be a bad place to look for facts. Unfortunately, I was wrong. Fortunately, I was able to learn a lot more than I thought I could've done.
This book is a non-fiction book that, as the name suggests, is about cars. I've always been a car enthusiast and I was able to learn a lot about the functions of cars. For example, I learned how cylinders work with air and fuel to pump up and down, powering the wheels of the car. I also learned how air is the most important part of having a functional car, because just like us, cars rely on air to work.
This was a very informational book and I enjoyed reading it a lot. Richard Hammond encompasses subtle comedy into this mainly factual book making it a more enjoyable read. Other than that, the language is very easy to understand and all technical terms are explained professionally, in detail. I would recommend this book to anyone, scientist, car enthusiast, or just a casual reader.
This book is a non-fiction book that, as the name suggests, is about cars. I've always been a car enthusiast and I was able to learn a lot about the functions of cars. For example, I learned how cylinders work with air and fuel to pump up and down, powering the wheels of the car. I also learned how air is the most important part of having a functional car, because just like us, cars rely on air to work.
This was a very informational book and I enjoyed reading it a lot. Richard Hammond encompasses subtle comedy into this mainly factual book making it a more enjoyable read. Other than that, the language is very easy to understand and all technical terms are explained professionally, in detail. I would recommend this book to anyone, scientist, car enthusiast, or just a casual reader.
March 11, 2015
What I liked about the book was:
I learned new stuff about Bugatti Veyron
And super chargers and cars in it self
My favourite illustration showed:
The most of it but not all is that good
Facts I learned from this book:
I learned the Bugatti Veyron top speed is 253 mph.
And I learned it go lower to the ground to gain more speed and the spoiler helps it to get lower on the ground sow the air go over smooth and not under nit it.
May 22, 2015
I should have bought this book instead of my first-year Physics text book in university. I probably would have fared better.
Loses one star because it is horrifying to try to read out loud to a child at bedtime.
Toddler's favourite pages: the monster trucks (one normal, one painted like the Incredible Hulk), the pistons ("Sure are a lot of a great cars!"), and Spiderman (someone dressed like Spiderman doing stunts on cars).
Loses one star because it is horrifying to try to read out loud to a child at bedtime.
Toddler's favourite pages: the monster trucks (one normal, one painted like the Incredible Hulk), the pistons ("Sure are a lot of a great cars!"), and Spiderman (someone dressed like Spiderman doing stunts on cars).
April 24, 2013
This engaging story teaches children about cars and how they work; including diagrams, computer graphics, and introducing some physics concepts. After reading this story you could set up an experiment such as the “How Far Did it Go” activity we did in our science class. Not only would this keep students engaged, but it would also relate to the next generation science standards.
February 10, 2011
Although it's a bit advanced for my three year old, he still loves it, and has learned some things from it. It is a great way to get kids excited about science, and it explains in simple ways the science behind cars and how they work. I have learned a lot from it as well!
July 1, 2015
Perfect gift for a petrol head kids. Lots of insight on different types and parts of cars in a way even a 7 yr old can understand with basic automobile knowledge. Kudos to Hamster for such a treasure.
February 3, 2014
Richard Hammond is one of my favourite presenters on Top Gear. I love cars, so this book was a must read for me. Creatively details every mechanical component and specification of a car. If you are a gearhead, read this!
December 13, 2014
I've been watching Top Gear and car restoration shows on Velocity lately, and the girls have been subjected to this. To be fair, this book is written for the ~12 year old audience, but if you like cars you'll like this book. Fun and informative.
July 18, 2009
Even though it's a kid's book, it was still over my head (just not that interested in cars, though I wished I knew more).
July 30, 2011
For kids (grownups too) this is one of the best books out there that explains how cars work.
October 17, 2012
i like this book called CAR SCIENCE because it talkes about car and i think people should read this book if they like cars i know i do.
November 27, 2012
cute book for anyone obsessed with cars. explains how they work and breaks it down to a more basic level.
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October 18, 2013Fabulous photos and diagrams in this over-sized book cover the subjects of power, speed, handling, and recent technology.
January 16, 2014
johny angel
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January 15, 2016
Making science fun. Kids can learn about Newton's Laws of Motion while reading about powersliding. A must for young car fans.
May 29, 2024
so this is what learning feels like. thank you handsome hamster man 🫶🏻
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