Bibliograph

From here to there, inventions that changed the way the world moves, by Vivian Kirkfield, illustrated by Gilbert Ford

Type

Label

From here to there, inventions that changed the way the world moves, by Vivian Kirkfield, illustrated by Gilbert Ford

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 7 to 10, Houghton Mifflin HarcourtGrades 2-3, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

From here to there

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1124775107

Responsibility statement

by Vivian Kirkfield, illustrated by Gilbert Ford

Sub title

inventions that changed the way the world moves

Summary

"Celebrating the invention of vehicles, this collective biography tells the inspiring stories of the visionaries who changed the way we move through air, water, and land. Perfect for fans of Mistakes that Worked and Girls Think of Everything"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Boys who dream of flying: Joseph and Étienne Montgolfier and manned balloon flight -- With his own two feet: Karl Drais invents the bicycle -- All aboard: George Stephenson and the steam locomotive -- Black Forest or bust: Bertha and Karl Benz and the gasoline-powered automobile -- America gets moving: Eric Wickman and the Interstate Bus Company -- Moon man: Robert Goddard and the liquid-fuel-propelled rocket -- Herbert and Harry find a way: Herbert Everest and Harry Jennings and the folding wheelchair -- The birth of robotics: George Devol and the industrial robot -- Raye draws her own lines: Raye Montague and computer-generated ship design -- Build your dream

Target audience

juvenile

Contributor