Publisher's Synopsis
The "Lets Look At" series is designed to encourage children to learn about the world around them.;This book looks at the development of bikes from the first invention to the modern-day varieties, explaining how the ordinary bicycle developed into the motorbike and showing how bikes of all shapes and sizes are adapted for different tasks.;It examines the different ways bikes are used for sport and recreation, particularly in competitive sports such as cycle racing and speedway. Bikes are also seen as important for some people's livelihood, as well as in a variety of jobs such as police work. The essential clothing to wear for saftey on a bike is also discussed.;Andrew Langley has also written "Dairy Produce", "Copper" and "Vegetables" for Wayland's "World Resources" series and "Under the Ground" in the "Topics" series.
