Other editions of book Car

These volumes mark the progression of science from yesterdays invention to today's state of the art technology. The people and the science that were the foundation of the cars we drive, the computers and cell phones that we use are presented in page spreads with chronological technology benchmarks.. With clear text, timelines and abundant images, the changes that technology has brought to our daily lives are examined along with A Different View sidebars that discuss how these technologies were perceived in the past

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 within a timeline framework. Technology Timelines is a series of six book aimed at upper KS2 and early KS3 readers aged 9+, tracing the development of specific technologies through the ages.