A guide for young people on purchasing their first car. Discusses how to select a car, consider fuel costs, and negotiate the purchase.

Covers such topics as buying and leasing; the engine; the exhaust system and emission controls; oil; the cooling, heating, and air-conditioning systems; the dri

Suggests a variety of activities to do while on a car trip, including many based on scientific topics such as weather, nature, and how an automobile operates.

Provides information on the technology used in the Smart car, and discusses how the green movement is affecting the auto industry.

Readers will learn to build life skills that help students tackle grown-up challenges with confidence and skill.