Screen LibraryCar /
From ancient Egyptian chariots to sleek modern supercars, trace the evolution of our never ending quest for speed. A host of famous vehicles throughout history show how inventors and engineers have developed and improved on technology to make the car such an important part of human history. This boo...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | |
|---|---|
| Published: |
Franklin Watts,
|
| Publisher Address: | London : |
| Publication Dates: | 2014. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Series: |
Technology timelines
|
| Subjects: | |
| Summary: |
From ancient Egyptian chariots to sleek modern supercars, trace the evolution of our never ending quest for speed. A host of famous vehicles throughout history show how inventors and engineers have developed and improved on technology to make the car such an important part of human history. This book also dissects some major developments, such as the four-stroke engine, crash-testing and satellite navigation to give a rounded picture of this amazing machine. Technology Timelines is a series of six book aimed at upper KS2 and early KS3 readers, tracing the development of specific technologies through the ages. |
| Carrier Form: | 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781445135731 1445135736 |
| CLC: | U469-49 |
| Call Number: | U469-49/J144 |