A fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world, written by narrowboat captain and children's author Matt Ralphs, with stunning colour illustrations on every page by Rui Ricardo.

From ancient chariots and Viking longships to racing cars, rockets and solar-powered aeroplanes, our world has been changed by the pioneering development of many incredible vehicles. Take a journey through time to discover how these 50 groundbreaking inventions changed the world and how they might even shape our future . . .

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A fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world.

From ancient chariots and early ships to racing cars, rockets and solar-powered planes, our world has been changed by the pioneering development of many incredible vehicles.

Take a journey through time to discover how these 50 groundbreaking inventions changed the world and how they might even shape our future . . .

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A fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world
On 17 December 1903, on the flat and sandy Outer Banks of North Carolina, USA, Orville Wright made history by leaving the ground at the controls of the first powered, heavier-than-air aeroplane: the Flyer. With its tiny engine buzzing and propellors whirling, he guided the aeroplane into the air as his brother, Wilbur, ran alongside. The four flights they made that day were short, low, straight, and ended with heavy landings, but they marked the moment that humans began their conquest of the skies - and beyond.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781839942174
Publisert
2022-09-01
Utgiver
Nosy Crow Ltd
Høyde
290 mm
Bredde
290 mm
Aldersnivå
JC, 02
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
112

Forfatter
Illustratør

Biografisk notat

Matt Ralphs (Author)
Matt Ralphs is a freelance writer of children's fiction and non-fiction. While working for many years as an editor he helped other writers create novels, comics, and lavish art books, including special editions made from engraved metal, branded wood and demon skin. He lives on the Grand Union Canal in England on a boat he christened Nostromo because Alien is his favourite film.

Rui Ricardo (Illustrator)
Rui Ricardo is a Portuguese illustrator based in Porto where he studied graphic design and academic drawing at the University of Fine Arts.
His illustrations have been published in major American and British magazines and he has worked with many prominent international brands and publishers.
As an avid backpacker, he has spent years travelling across Asia, Europe and bits of Africa and South America. This triggered a personal project consisting of Travel Posters that's been developing for over ten years. The collection now consists of over 100 different illustrations.
When he's not drawing, you'll find him building and painting cardboard houses with his 5 year old daughter Laura (she loves big presents and Ikea because of the boxes!), riding his bicycle or playing the banjo and the ukulele.