Helen Plum Library

"Engaging images accompany information about hot rods. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

"Full color photography accompanies engaging information about tuner cars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--provided by publisher

This new all-color and expanded guide is the most thorough resource for building the Hot Rod you want, with less money. Offers advice on everything from basics of car choice, for the best way to handle certain body material

This is a book that describes how to convert an internal combustion-powered car or truck into and electric vehicle (EV). At first glance, this may seem like a daunting task for someone new to the world of EVs, but rest assured that converting a car to electric power isn't nearly as difficult as it may seem. -- Introduction

Proven methods for increasing horsepower in any engine. Explains the latest and most effective engine building techniques and strategies. Vizard's unique and entertaining style of writing clearly explains the key principles and provides extreme detail.

The photos in this edition are black and white. Once the limits of a naturally aspirated engine are achieved in terms of horsepower and reliability, there's only one more way to maximize horsepower potential: forced induction. There are two options for realistic forced induction, a turbocharger or a supercharger. While there is considerable debate over which is better, both offer exponential gains over any standard modification on a normally aspirated...