Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Air traffic control Air traffic control Ross Robert Olney Traces the history of air traffic control and describes the equipment, techniques, training, and duties of air traffic controllers. OL6808132W
Auto racing--R/C micro style Auto racing--R/C micro style Ross Robert Olney An introduction to radio controlled model car racing, including discussions on how radio control works, the various sizes and kinds of cars, how to drive the cars, how a race is conducted, and how to… OL6808135W
Construction giants Construction giants Ross Robert Olney Simple text and photographs present the "monster" machines used in constructing buildings, roads, factories, and bridges, and explains the jobs of each. OL6808142W
Driving: how to get a license (and keep it!) Driving: how to get a license (and keep it!) Ross Robert Olney A handbook for the prospective driver discussing the responsibility one accepts when driving a car, how to get a driver's license, techniques of city, highway, and racing driving, kinds of insurance,… OL6808145W
Farm giants Farm giants Ross Robert Olney Text and photos introduce the major farm machines, their purposes, and the methods of operating each one. OL6808147W
Great auto racing champions Great auto racing champions Ross Robert Olney Biographies of three winners of the Indy 500: Ralph De Palma, Johnnie Parsons, and A. J. Foyt. OL6808149W
How to understand auto racing How to understand auto racing Ross Robert Olney Examines racing cars, tracks, and the various automobile racing organizations. OL6808156W
Imaging Imaging Ross Robert Olney,Ross Olney,Patricia Olney Explains techniques for developing a positive attitude and for visualizing success in such phases of life as sports, the classroom, public speaking, weight control, and social situations. OL6808158W
A. J. Foyt, the only four time winner A. J. Foyt, the only four time winner Ross Robert Olney A biography of the four time winner of the annual 500-mile Indianapolis Speedway race. OL6808163W
Ocean-going giants Ocean-going giants Ross Robert Olney Presents in text and illustrations the characteristics of a variety of passenger, cargo, and fighter ships. OL6808181W
Riding high Riding high Ross Robert Olney Describes bicycle types and tips, safety, maintenance, bicycle sports, and "future bikes." OL6808186W
Super-champions of auto racing Super-champions of auto racing Ross Robert Olney Profiles six contemporary racing super-champions and describes various types of professional automobile racing such as championship, NASCAR, sprint, and drag racing. OL6808194W
Super champions of ice hockey Super champions of ice hockey Ross Robert Olney Profiles the super champions of ice hockey and explains how the sport is played professionally. OL6808195W
They said it couldn't be done They said it couldn't be done Ross Robert Olney Describes 10 feats of engineering that were believed to be impossible including the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, the Hoover Dam, and the landing on the Moon. OL6808197W
Easy to make magic Easy to make magic Ross Robert Olney Instructions for performing magic tricks using easily available materials. OL6808207W
Out to launch Out to launch Ross Robert Olney Introduces the growing sport of model rocketry from construction, launching, tracking, and recovery to experimenting with payloads such as insects and cameras. OL6808212W