The History of Transportation
by Chris Oxlade
Did you know that the wheel was invented in prehistoric times, in about 3500 B.C.? Now we can travel between towns and cities in super-fast trains, in fast cars, and halfway around the world in a day in airplanes. From dugout canoes from 10,000 years ago right through to modern-day driverless cars, this book charts the amazing history of transportation.
Hardcover
English
Brand New
Author Biography
Chris Oxlade is an experienced author of non-fiction books for children. He has written more than 200 titles on science, technology, sports and hobbies, from encyclopedia articles to fun activity books.
Table of Contents
Transportation then and now -- Wheels and carts -- Boats and sailing -- Trade and discovery -- Canals and railroads -- Steamships -- Bikes and motorbikes -- Cars -- The first aircraft -- Bigger and faster planes -- Space travel -- New forms of power -- Future transportation -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Index.
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Full of fascinating facts; simple, leveled text; clear explanations of complex terms; meets STEM and Next Generation Science Standards; eye-catching photos; primary sources meet Common Core standards
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