The Evolution of Transportation Technology
| AUTHOR | Lake, J. |
| PUBLISHER | Rosen Education Service (07/30/2018) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Library Binding) |
Description
From the earliest wheeled carts and dugout canoes to self-driving cars, transportation technology has made it possible for people and their belongings to travel far across land and sea. Readers will explore the major shifts in transportation technology and how they relate to broader shifts in different countries, and they will learn of disparities between groups with varying levels of access to resources. Spanning from early developments of the wheel to steam power to the modern age of planes and cars, this book looks toward the future to even greater transit possibilities.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781538302873
ISBN-10:
153830287X
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
64
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
6.80 x 0.30 x 9.40 inches
Weight:
0.70 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Maps,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Technology & Engineering | Engineering (General)
Grade Level:
5th Grade
- 8th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
8.1
Point Value:
1
Interest Level:
Middle Grade
Guided Reading Level:
Grade 5
Dewey Decimal:
629.040
Library of Congress Control Number:
2017044411
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From the earliest wheeled carts and dugout canoes to self-driving cars, transportation technology has made it possible for people and their belongings to travel far across land and sea. Readers will explore the major shifts in transportation technology and how they relate to broader shifts in different countries, and they will learn of disparities between groups with varying levels of access to resources. Spanning from early developments of the wheel to steam power to the modern age of planes and cars, this book looks toward the future to even greater transit possibilities.
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