Inventing the Automobile

By Erinn Banting

Book Overview

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