Go Fly a Bike! The Ultimate Book of Bicycle Fun, Freedom, and Science »

Bill Haduch is the author of several nonfiction books for young readers, including Food Rules! and Science Fair Success Secrets.

Chris Murphy lives in Southport, Connecticut. This is his first book for young readers.

A funny and comprehensive guide, Go Fly a Bike! is crammed with everything a rider wants to know about his or her favorite sport.

A bicycle is the kid's vehicle—from about age six until they drive cars, kids play, socialize, compete, explore, sense freedom, and ride to school on bikes. This is the book for them—and there's nothing like it available. From how bikes work to the coolest BMX stunts, from crucial safety information to a step-by-step guide for planning the perfect bike hike, this expertly organized book has something for all readers, whether their interest lies in history, trivia, physics, extreme sports, or just a quick spin around the block.

Anita Barnes Lowen - Children's Literature

Find out just about everything you've ever wanted to know about the bicycle—its history (Is that really a picture of a bicycle drawn in an Egyptian tomb?), how and why bikes work, the different types of bikes you could own, the rules of the road, safety (always wear a helmet), bike maintenance basics and much, much more. Tired of just pedaling around your neighborhood? Then check out the chapters that tell you how to organize an all-day bike ride or a bike rodeo where you can compete in the two-wheel twist or the snail. An informative and thoroughly fun-to-read book that every bike rider—beginner and expert alike—will enjoy. At the end of the book, readers will find pages with weird facts, a diagram of a bicycle with all the parts labeled, a bibliography and an index. Illustrated with black and white cartoon-like drawings. 2004, Dutton Children's Book/Penguin Young Readers, Ages 9 to 14.