DK Encyclopedia Range - Options for Car, Bicycle, Train, Aircraft, or All Four Books

DK Car Book

• The Car Book traces the rip roaring story of the auto mobile in stunning visual detail
• With more than 1,200 cars, trail blazing engines, famous marques and the men and machines behind the world's best loved brands, this is the ultimate road trip through motoring history
• Paperback
• Dimensions (LWH): 27.5 x 23 x 2cm

DK Bicycle Book

• The Bicycle Book is an extraordinary celebration of the history of cycling from BMX and mountain biking, to track and road racing
• Take a ride through the sport's history and discover classic and cutting-edge bicycles, following the evolution of cycling throughout the decades
• Perfect for anyone with a love for cycling, The Bicycle Book features the latest high-performance bikes and cycling technology, along with profiles of famous cyclists, and iconic manufacturers and brands
• With up-close images, maps, and histories of key races and competitions, The Bicycle Book is a stylish and fascinating addition to any enthusiast's collection
• Paperback
• Dimensions (LWH): 27.5 x 23 x 2cm

DK Train Book

• Definitive visual history and glorious celebration of all things train and track The Train Book traces the history and role of trains from the first steam engines to diesel engines and then to today's high-speed bullet trains
• You'll take a journey through the most important trains of each period and see iconic trains such as the Orient Express, the Fairy Queen, the Mallard and the Javelin in incredible detail, discovering the anatomy of these legendary engines
• The Train Book gives you a truly international view of trains, exploring some of the world's most impressive rail routes from South Africa to Siberia, including the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the high-speed Japanese Tokaido Shinkansen line
• You'll discover the stories of key innovators, designers and engineers who advanced rail travel, the challenges they faced and the cultural backdrop against which the railways were built
• The Train Book is the perfect gift for train enthusiasts of all ages
• Paperback
• Dimensions (LWH): 27.5 x 23 x 2cm

DK Aircraft Book

• The Wright Brothers mastered powered flight thanks to the invention of mechanisms to alter the lift of wings and a more efficient propeller design
• Examining significant aircraft from these early breakthroughs through the rapid technical advances of the following decades to contemporary models and prototypes, this volume employs Dorling Kindersleys trademark style of using countless illustrations cut out against a white background to tell the story of flight in a way that is clear concise and entertaining
• Paperback
• Dimensions (LWH): 27.5 x 23 x 2cm