Author: Glen Bledsoe
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780736810623
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest trucks, describing the specific features and specifications of such vehicles as racing pickups, semi-trucks, monster trucks, and jet-powered trucks.
The World's Fastest Trucks
Author: Glen Bledsoe
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780736810623
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest trucks, describing the specific features and specifications of such vehicles as racing pickups, semi-trucks, monster trucks, and jet-powered trucks.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780736810623
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest trucks, describing the specific features and specifications of such vehicles as racing pickups, semi-trucks, monster trucks, and jet-powered trucks.
World War II Trucks and Tanks
Author: John Norris
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752490737
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
Many thousands of different types of vehicles were used by the armies during the Second World War for various roles, including the fighting vehicles such as armoured cars and tanks. Today these are very popular with enthusiasts who restore these historic vehicles to their pristine state and attend specialist gatherings around the UK, Europe and the USA. This book explores original and reconstructed military vehicles from British, US, Russian, Italian and German forces using stunning colour photographs. It also provides a detailed history of each vehicle's development and use in the war, plus a wealth of technical information and rare internal shots. The range of vehicles includes trucks, ambulances, half-tracks, motorcycles, bulldozers, armoured cars and of course the impressive range of tanks, from tankettes to the fearsome German Tiger. Some vehicles are so rare that examples have been recreated using designs of the era and together with the original vehicles their fascinating wartime experiences are revealed. From the Moto Guzzi tricycle to the Schwimmwagen, the T-34 to the Austin ambulance, this is the perfect book for recreating, restoring and exploring the history of these classic military vehicles.
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752490737
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 574
Book Description
Many thousands of different types of vehicles were used by the armies during the Second World War for various roles, including the fighting vehicles such as armoured cars and tanks. Today these are very popular with enthusiasts who restore these historic vehicles to their pristine state and attend specialist gatherings around the UK, Europe and the USA. This book explores original and reconstructed military vehicles from British, US, Russian, Italian and German forces using stunning colour photographs. It also provides a detailed history of each vehicle's development and use in the war, plus a wealth of technical information and rare internal shots. The range of vehicles includes trucks, ambulances, half-tracks, motorcycles, bulldozers, armoured cars and of course the impressive range of tanks, from tankettes to the fearsome German Tiger. Some vehicles are so rare that examples have been recreated using designs of the era and together with the original vehicles their fascinating wartime experiences are revealed. From the Moto Guzzi tricycle to the Schwimmwagen, the T-34 to the Austin ambulance, this is the perfect book for recreating, restoring and exploring the history of these classic military vehicles.
The World's Fastest Pro Stock Trucks
Author: Jeff Savage
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780736815024
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Describes the design, safety features, and professional racing of NASCAR stock trucks, which are ultrapowered versions of American-built pickup trucks.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 9780736815024
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Describes the design, safety features, and professional racing of NASCAR stock trucks, which are ultrapowered versions of American-built pickup trucks.
An Illustrated A-Z of World Trucks
Author: Peter James Davies
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Extensively researched and authoritatively and enthusiastically written, entries describe in detail the history of each particular company and of course the models for which they are famous.
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Extensively researched and authoritatively and enthusiastically written, entries describe in detail the history of each particular company and of course the models for which they are famous.
The World's Greatest Working Trucks
Author: Earl Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964964570
Category : Trucks
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
At the beginning of the 21st century, California's 45,000 trucking companies employ more people than any other state's trucking industry. Photographer Earl Johnson and writer Grace Hawkins capture the spirit of the biggest trucks working the highways and byways of California today, showcasing these marvelous machines hauling every kind of cargo imaginable against the scenic backdrops of mountains, deserts, forests, and the rugged coastline.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780964964570
Category : Trucks
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
At the beginning of the 21st century, California's 45,000 trucking companies employ more people than any other state's trucking industry. Photographer Earl Johnson and writer Grace Hawkins capture the spirit of the biggest trucks working the highways and byways of California today, showcasing these marvelous machines hauling every kind of cargo imaginable against the scenic backdrops of mountains, deserts, forests, and the rugged coastline.
The World's Greatest Tow Trucks
Author: Grace M. Hawkins
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 0760306044
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Photographer Earl Johnson is a towing industry professional who knows a spectacular tow truck when he sees one, and this new collection features dozens of modern tow trucks along with detailed descriptions of their equipment, special uses, specifications, and histories.
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 0760306044
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Photographer Earl Johnson is a towing industry professional who knows a spectacular tow truck when he sees one, and this new collection features dozens of modern tow trucks along with detailed descriptions of their equipment, special uses, specifications, and histories.
Motor Truck Journal
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Trucks
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Trucks
Languages : en
Pages : 744
Book Description
The World's Work
Author: Walter Hines Page
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 920
Book Description
A history of our time.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 920
Book Description
A history of our time.
The Harvester World
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural industries
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural industries
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Tractor World
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Traction-engines
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Traction-engines
Languages : en
Pages : 748
Book Description