This is an information book about the Festival of Chariots that takes place in various cities in South Africa and around the world. The focus in the text is on the structure of the chariots and the mathematics of measurement and counting. The book describes what happens during the festival, what the festival is for and how the chariots and various other pieces of equipment are made. There are step-by-step instructions for making a garland of flowers from recycled plastic bags. The book ends by mentioning other celebrations that use chariots.