Think you know vehicles? Think again!
Unconventional Vehicles is a nonfiction collection of 45 of the
strangest, most unconventional vehicles that have ever existed.
Vehicles include an underwater battery-powered scooter, a carriage
pulled by ostriches, a hot air balloon shaped like the Cathedral of
Saint Gall, and five different jet packs.
- Filled with history, science, technology, engineering, and
interesting bits of trivia, all in one kid-appealing package
- Part of the Uncommon Compendiums series
- Vehicles range from submersibles to dirigibles.
Unconventional Vehicles explores very strange modes of
transportation for vehicle fans, rocket inventors, budding
space-and-aeronautics experts, and anyone who's ever thought, "Why
can't I ride a motorized suitcase through the airport?"
Brimming with fascinating facts and diagrams presented with wit and
humor, this book is sure to enthrall vehicle enthusiasts of every age.
- Ideal for children ages 8 to 12 years old, especially those
interested in vehicles and engineering
- Author Michael Hearst brings his signature verve and humor to this
fascinating read.
- Young readers will devour all the substantive and silly content in
this book, proving definitively that nonfiction is anything but dry.
- Resonates year-round as a go-to gift for birthdays, holidays, and
more
- A great pick for teachers, parents, grandparents, and caregivers
- Add it to the shelf with books like Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes:
A Visual Encyclopedia of Every Vehicle by DK; Stephen Biesty's
Incredible Cross-Sections by Stephen Biesty; and Cool Cars by Quentin
Willson,
