Marvellous Vehicles (Little Experts) by James May - Illustrated Non-Fiction - Ages 6-9 - Hardback

Details:. Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Hardback. ISBN: 9780008520878. Publisher: Red Shed (Farshore). Age Range: 6-9 years. Overview:. Marvellous Vehicles is Book 3 in the bestselling Little Experts non-fiction series, written by broadcaster and engineering enthusiast James May and illustrated by Emans. This bright hardback takes readers aged 6 to 9 on a whistle-stop tour of human-powered transport, from pedal bikes and rowboats to submarines, amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter. Packed with fun facts, bold illustrations and hands-on challenges, it's an ideal springboard for classroom projects, car journeys, or curious minds at home who love finding out how things move and why they work.. About the Book:. Marvellous Vehicles explores how humans have always found ingenious ways to travel faster, farther and more imaginatively. James May, known for his warm, curious approach to explaining engineering on screen, breaks down propulsion, gears and safety into simple, engaging language that never talks down to young readers. Emans's vibrant illustrations bring every vehicle to life, pairing punchy fact bites with full-page artwork that rewards repeat reading. The book charts a journey from everyday favourites like bicycles and rowing boats through to extraordinary feats of engineering, including submarines, amphibious cars and helicopters, showing how invention and problem-solving go hand in hand. Along the way, readers meet interactive challenges that invite them to test ideas for themselves — from thinking about friction and speed to sketching their own vehicle designs. As part of the Little Experts series, the book builds genuine subject knowledge in an approachable, bite-sized format, making it a strong choice for guided reading with a parent or teacher, or confident independent reading. The mix of humour, clear diagrams and real-world examples supports vocabulary building and visual literacy, sparking exactly the kind of "how does that work?" conversations tha