How to Build a Car

Written by Martin Sodomka and Saskia Lacey

Part of the Technical Tales series

Three friends build a miniature car, learning mechanics and teamwork.

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64 pages· 530L

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Bookroo's summary

Eli the mouse, Phoebe the sparrow, and Hank the frog embark on a journey to build a miniature motorcar. As they navigate the intricacies of car mechanics, they discover the power of teamwork and perseverance. Will their friendship withstand the challenges of construction, and can they get their creation moving? Dive into this charming tale of innovation and collaboration, where each part plays a crucial role in bringing their dream to life.

From the publisher

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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