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How to Build a Car: A high-speed adventure of mechanics, teamwork, and friendship (Technical Tales) Hardcover – September 14, 2015

by Martin Sodomka (Author), Saskia Lacey (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 55 ratings
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Learn about car mechanics and teamwork as three unlikely friends work to build a miniature racer.

In How to Build a Car, three unlikely friends--Eli, a mouse; Phoebe, a sparrow; and Hank, a frog--decide to build a small motorcar together. The story follows the friendly trio as they learn all about how a car works and how it is constructed. Detailed illustrations show the inner workings of the car, teaching children the basics of how each part works together to get the car moving. Through hard work and perseverance, Eli, Phoebe, and Hank learn about both car mechanics and teamwork as they build a miniature racer. With the help of this sweet story, children will learn the different parts and functions of a car.

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  1. Reading age
    6 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    64 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    530L
  6. Dimensions
    9.25 x 0.38 x 9.25 inches
  7. Publisher
    Walter Foster Jr.
  8. Publication date
    September 14, 2015
  9. ISBN-10
    9781633220409
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1633220409
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Editorial Reviews

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"Young makers will find the Scrap Pack's enthusiasm infectious." - Kirkus Reviews



"It's never too soon to start your kiddos on the path to wrenching heaven. This "Technical Tales" book by Quarto Publishing is written for the little ones and tells the story of a group of animal friends designing a car." - Hot Rod



"It will not only connect you with the next generation, but also perhaps inspire its interest in our beloved hobby." - Hemmings Muscle Machines

About the Author

Martin Sodomka is a graphic designer based in the Czech Republic. He is a self-published illustrator of books for children.

A beautiful storyteller, Saskia Lacey is an educational children's author with an extensive teaching background. Lacey has developed engaging children's stories and projects for a variety of publishers and illustrators.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1633220400
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Walter Foster Jr. (September 14, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 64 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781633220409
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1633220409
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 530L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.38 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 55 ratings

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
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Pittsburgh Buyer
5.0 out of 5 stars Must buy for gear head with kids
Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2019
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This is an awesome book that involves thought and feeds curiosity. It answers questions in a story line that is both interesting and entertaining. It was a great read for both my oldest son (8) and myself.
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5.0 out of 5 stars accurate, beautiful, fun, lengthy, quality
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2017
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Beautiful illustrations, it's adorable. We also loved that everything is accurate. My husband is a mechanic and he's thrilled about this one! It is rather lengthy and detailed, which is fine for older kids and/or reading out loud in portions over a few nights. Its also really high quality material!
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Bill W.
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Drawings and light story
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2016
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For kids 6 years and up.

Nice drawings, and text, but too complicated to hold interest of younger children.
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Brenda
5.0 out of 5 stars she dreams of designing the perfect car. This was a perfect birthday gift
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2017
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My daughter loves cars, she dreams of designing the perfect car. This was a perfect birthday gift. It is such a pretty book, she enjoyed every word and illustration. She's a future mechanical engineer.
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Kerry A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice story, detailed and labeled illustrations.
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2017
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My 6 year old son loves this book! It is very detailed and illustrations are labled. Even my 8 year old daughter enjoys learning what all the parts are called and following the story. The story was longer than I expected, but it held their interest.
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Katie Lacey
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book even for a 3 year old.
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2017
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My 3 year old loves having this book read to him. He is very mechanically inclined and loves working with his dad our car in the garage. I highly recommend it.
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Rose Regrets
5.0 out of 5 stars I don't mean like the normal healthy obsession most kids have
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2017
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My kid is obsessed with cars. I don't mean like the normal healthy obsession most kids have...he eats sleeps breathes and talks CONSTANTLY about cars.
But he is NOT a fan of reading.
This is the first book I have ever seen him carry with him EVERYWHERE. The first night he had it I actually had to tell him to put it down and go to sleep when I caught him reading by flashlight at midnight.

I have a feeling if we had spare sheet metal and welding tools lying around he'd have built a car by now.
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Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars I thought the story was very good and the illustrations were detailed and properly presented
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2017
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I am a car enthusiasts. This was a give for a young boy who enjoys cars. I thought the story was very good and the illustrations were detailed and properly presented.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2016
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