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Look Inside a Big Rig: How It Works
By Percy Leed
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Big rigs race down highways carrying hundreds of packages. How do they drive, turn, and slow down while carrying so much? Readers will love learning the science behind how big rigs drive.
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Percy Leed
Percy Leed writes nonfiction books for children, covering topics from sports to science. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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