What makes racing bikes extra fast How do boats float What makes an aircraft take off Ride That Bike reveals the different ways that forces act on vehicles - from bicycles and scooters to boats planes and trains. Discover how a car engine works see for yourself how forces act on a suspension bridge and follow the forces to find out how engineers are building faster and faster trains.

Author Biography

Angela Royston has written many books for young people, including books about people at work, animals, health and the environment.