Offers readers a close-up look at customized motorcycles and motorcycle racing. Includes glossary and comprehension quiz. TRANSPORT (CHILDREN'S / TEENAGE). Offers readers a close-up look at choppers. With colorful spreads featuring fun facts, sidebars, labeled diagrams, and a "How It Works" feature, the book provides a thrilling overview of this exciting vehicle. Ages 9+

In 1942, U.S. and Canadian governments were forced to build an overland route to Alaska through 1,500 miles of wilderness. Watch the building of this highway, travel it in the dusty 50s, and revel in the beauty and wilderness of the highway today.

Reveals the secret life of these commonplace machines. Once brawny but simple machines, elevators are getting a brainy makeover. Computer controls are getting passengers to their destinations faster and more safely than ever before. But will the elevator-wary be comfortable handing over the reins to computers?

"Car manufacturers have learned to be versatile over the years. Some cars are designed for safety and comfort. Others are designed for speed. Car enthusiasts can spend hours hotly debating the best designs. Environmental concerns also affect a car's design, especially when it comes to the engine. This volume looks at some of the most iconic and interesting cars from the inside out. A glossary of new terms gives readers a better grasp of the subject...

Sheds aren't just for storage anymore! With a little bit of thought and work, your shed can become a guest cottage, a recording studio, a writer's getaway and even a "small" business location. Offers basic how-to for building your own shed structure, along with recommendations for electrical and comfort needs. Also included are ideas for working with pre-fabricated sheds, decoration ideas, and other customization tips.

The setting might be a sparkling lakefront, a cool clearing in the woods, a breathtaking mountaintop, or an expansive beach, but the dream of a modest retreat from everyday life often includes a simple little cabin. In cabin getaways of the imagination, the cares of the world recede, time slows down, and the days pace is set by leisure and quiet activities. Compact Cabins presents 62 design interpretations of the getaway dream, with something to please...

Whether you are starting from scratch or simply updating an existing layout, Conran provides the inspiration and information you need to make the kitchen the heart of the home.