Inventing the Automobile

By Erinn Banting

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An invention of dramatic impact, the automobile led to the creation of new industries, changed the way roads and cities were built, and required a system of laws to protect drivers and pedestrians. This colorful book describes the eventful history of the automobile and the inventors who helped develop it. Readers will learn about - the basic parts of a car - how the engine works - how the industry grew rapidly through mass production - threats to the environment - possible fuel alternatives such as biodiesel and ethanol Teacher's guide available.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:077872834X

ISBN13:9780778728344

Release Date:March 2006

Publisher:Crabtree Classics

Length:32 Pages

Weight:0.35 lbs.

Dimensions:0.1" x 8.3" x 10.7"

Age Range:8 to 11 years

Grade Range:Grades 3 to 6

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Biographies Cars & Trucks Cars, Trains & Things That Go Children's Children's Books Education & Reference Inventions & Inventors Science & Math Science, Nature & How It Works Technology

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