* "These innovations in transportation should inspire readers to go
far." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Celebrating the invention of vehicles, this collective biography tells
the inspiring stories of the visionaries who changed the way we move
across air, water, and land. Perfect for fans of Mistakes that Worked
and Girls Think of Everything.
In a time when people believed flying was impossible, Joseph and Etienne
Montgolfier proved that the sky wasn't the limit. When most thought
horseback was the only way to race, Bertha and Karl Benz fired up their
engines. From the invention of the bicycle and the passenger steam
locomotive, to the first liquid-fuel propelled rocket and industrial
robot, inventors across the world have redefined travel. Filled with
informative sidebars and colorful illustrations, this collective
biography tells the story of the experiments, failures, and successes of
visionaries who changed the way the world moves.