Publisher's Synopsis
Ripley's Twists bring a fun, engaging and uniquely Ripley's approach to a whole range of topics, from the human body to space. Each title blends stunning full-colour photographs and illustrations with clear explanations and extraordinary facts that are guaranteed to inform and to entertain.
InMighty Machinesyou will find:
-Key information -everything from how much a monster truck wheel costs to how the drivers stay safe
- Intriguing bite-size facts- a monster truck can jump a distance of 40 metres
- Real-life stories -like Bigfoot, whose giant tires were originally made in the 1950s for the US Army to use on an Arctic snow train in Alaska
- 'Big word alert' glossaries- clear and straightforward explanations of difficult words
-Stunning photographs and detailed diagrams
- A full-colour pull-out poster.
