Cars: Engines That Move You #[nn]

Part of First Second's Science Comics series, this volume by Dan Zettwoch promises a wide-ranging tour through the world of engines and automobiles. The cover delivers on that promise immediately, packing in a vibrant collage of vehicles — a sleek teal sports car, a winged muscle car with aerodynamic lines, a classic rounded compact, a drag racer, a monster truck, early steam-powered contraptions, a detailed engine cutaway, and even a cyclist — all rendered in a warm, retro-infused palette of oranges, teals, and yellows. It's the kind of book that makes mechanical curiosity feel genuinely fun, inviting readers of all ages to explore how the machines that shaped modern life actually work.