Land and Water Transportation (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781936333424)

The history of transportation dates back to people's first use of animals, perhaps 8,000 years ago. The crucial inventsion of the wheel and the axle enabled people to move heavier loads. Boats with sails allowed wind-driven movement over long distances of ocean without the need for large teams of rowers. And the development of steam engines, and then internal combustion, enabled fast transit over land and sea. This book looks at the technological advances that have made all this possible-and the inventors whose inspiration has helped shape our world.

Author: Brown Bear Books
ISBN-10: 1936333422
ISBN-13: 9781936333424
Publisher: Facts at Your Fingertips
Language: English
Published: 08/15/2012
Pages: 64
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 10.10h x 8.10w x 0.20d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2012 pg. 47
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 153 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw