Build your own moving race car from household objects in this step-by-step guide based on the science behind Formula One.
Take your place at the starting gate and fire up your engine: it's time to build your very own racing car! Join presenter and maker Fran Scott for a crash course in racing engineering, then use your new-found skills to build your own awesome air-powered machine using household objects. From the chassis to the engine, discover the science behind Formula One in this perfect project for budding young engineers. So what are you waiting for? 3, 2, 1 ... let's race!

About the Author

Fran Scott is a presenter and pyrotechnician who has worked for the BBC, presented Channel 4's Lego Masters and been a producer for the Royal Institution lectures. She has designed demonstrations and kits for many science books, been a columnist for The Week Junior and National Geographic Kids, and has appeared on numerous television shows to share her love of all things engineering.
Paul Boston studied illustration and design at Brighton University. His work has appeared both in children's books and global advertising campaigns.

Reviews
With easy to follow instructions, encouragement and clear, colourful illustrations, young readers should have no problem creating their car, one step at a time. * How it Works *
A great STEM book for any budding F1 driver or engineer. * Read for Good *
A humorous and brilliant approach to problem solving [...] Indeed, the reassuring message peppered among all the fascinating facts and activities is that mistakes are a brilliant opportunity to experience what being an engineer is all about. * Book Corner *
The hands-on activities and interactive approach make this an interesting way to learn about a range of STEM areas and to provide a learning experience. [...] Cleverly written and beautifully illustrated, this book will provide hours of fun. -- Children's Books Ireland * Reading Matters Guide 2023 *
Featured in the Bookseller's children's previews for May 2023 * the Bookseller *


Awards
Short-listed for Teach Primary 2023 (UK).



Book Information
ISBN 9781406390254
Author Fran Scott
Format Hardback
Page Count 64
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 530g
Dimensions(mm) 277mm * 237mm * 10mm