Bound To Stay Bound

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 From here to there : the story of how we transport ourselves and everything else (Smithsonian. Invention & impact)
 Author: Newquist, H. P.

 Publisher:  Viking (2017)

 Dewey: 629.0409
 Classification: Nonfiction
 Physical Description: 123 p., ill. (some col.), col. maps, 25 cm

 BTSB No: 675318 ISBN: 9780451476456
 Ages: 10-14 Grades: 5-9

 Subjects:
 Transportation engineering -- History
 Transportation -- History

Price: $23.28

Summary:
A history of transportation from primitive technology to driverless cars.

Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: MG
   Reading Level: 8.10
   Points: 5.0   Quiz: 192974

Reviews:
   School Library Journal (10/01/17)
   Booklist (12/01/17)

Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 10/01/2017 Gr 4–8—Planes, trains, automobiles, and more are covered in this examination of how people get from one place to another. Newquist begins by looking at shoes, skates, and even sleds, positing that human life depends on locomotion. Subsequent chapters discuss the ingenuity of engineers and their inventions that revolutionized travel. The chapters are necessarily broad, but thorough. Fortunately, the book is well designed. Each chapter employs a color scheme (for picture borders and captions), while each spread contains plenty of beautifully reproduced photographs and archival illustrations, many selected from the Smithsonian's vast holdings. Before the index, Newquist includes a list of resources—perfect for students who want to learn more about individual topics. VERDICT A fine addition to nonfiction collections, especially for those looking to beef up their STEM offerings.—Marie Drucker, Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, NY - Copyright 2017 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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