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sara_hudson's review
4.0
Really enjoyed this, and nonfiction is typically not my favorite place to read. A nice mix of illustrations, really nice prose, and informative text in the margins. And a nice job of incorporating some diversity.
arundlestl's review
5.0
Wonderful book for curious budding engineers! The format is good for short busts of attention. Great for my 4th and 5th grade booktalks.
ljrinaldi's review
4.0
It is hard to think of a time before the bicycle, but there was a time, and when it was invented it changed how people were able to get around. What about the hot air balloon? Or the first bus? Or a folding wheel chair? These are all things that we need in our lives but we take for granted now.
But once, they did not exist, and people mostly stayed within 30 miles of where they were born. These inventions changed all that for good for for better.
Well written, well researched, easy to read book about major transport invetions that happened over the last few centuries.
A good source for students.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
But once, they did not exist, and people mostly stayed within 30 miles of where they were born. These inventions changed all that for good for for better.
Well written, well researched, easy to read book about major transport invetions that happened over the last few centuries.
A good source for students.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
yapha's review
4.0
This was a great overview of a variety of inventions! I was familiar with most of the inventions, but not their origin stories or the people who created them. Gilbert Ford's illustrations are the icing on the cake to Kirkfield's attention grabbing prose. Highly recommended for grades 3 & up.
ARC provided by publisher
ARC provided by publisher
ilse0778's review
4.0
An amazing educational read that’s very understandable for little children interested in science and transportation. I finished it in one sitting and learned many interesting facts I didn’t prior. Definitely a big recommendation from me!
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