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Gillespie, Lisa Jane,

Motorbikes / Lisa Jane Gillespie ; illustrated by Emmanuel Cerisier [and others]. - London : Usborne, 2011. - 80 pages; color illustrations; 21 cm.

Includes index.

Which bike? -- Racing bikes -- Building bikes -- Tricky terrains -- Safety gear -- The engine -- In the saddle -- Street bikes -- Touring bikes -- Cruisers -- choppers -- Sport bikes -- Superbikes -- Dirt bikes -- How motorbikes began -- Side-by-side -- Bikes at war -- Record breakers -- Super stunts -- Classic bikes -- Motorbikes on the internet -- Glossary -- Index -- Acknowledgements

An exciting introduction to the world of motorbikes, racing and stunts. Eye-catching graphics and detailed cut-aways, it also includes technical illustrations and fact-filled statistic boxes on famous motorbikes. Gatefold pages feature the anatomy of a motorbike, fabulous superbikes and jaw-dropping stunts.

ISBN: 9781474915045 1474915043

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015780873 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Motorcycles--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 629.2275