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Armand Bombardier: inventor of the snowmobile
Par Michael Webb. 1991
As a boy, Armand Bombardier liked to tinker with machines. By the time he was 15, he was the best…
mechanic in his village. While he was working as a mechanic, he began to invent other vehicles. His most famous invention was the snowmobile, but he also invented "snow cars" which could carry several people, and a tractor which could travel over muskeg. Grades 2-4. 1991. (Scientists and inventors series)A Little House in a Big Place
Par Alison Acheson. 2019
Every day, in a little house in a little town in the middle of a big place, a girl stands…
at her window and waves to the engineer of the train that passes on the nearby tracks. The engineer waves back and his wave and her wave together make a home in her heart. The little girl is curious about the engineer, about where he came from and where he goes. Which makes her wonder if she might go away, too, some day. This beautiful free verse picture book explores the magic of a connection made between strangers, while also pondering the idea of growing up, and what might lie beyond a child's own small piece of the world. Alison Acheson has created a deceptively simple, warm story that will stay with readers of all ages long after they've closed the book. Children everywhere will relate to the girl at her window --- what child hasn't waved to the driver of a train, truck, or bus and hadn't been thrilled to have the wave returned? Valériane Leblond's illustrations echo the girl's feelings for the prairie, the “big place” where she lives, with wide, open vistas and long views of the train coming and going. The flowing free verse offers a terrific opportunity for discussions of poetry styles and subjects.From here to there: inventions that changed the way the world moves
Par Vivian Kirkfield. 2021
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.Informative and celebratory, this collective biography tells the story of the experiments, failures, and successes of visionaries who changed the way the world movesAviation: Cool Women Who Fly
Par Carmella Van Vleet, Lena Chandhok. 2016
Have you ever looked up into the sky, seen an airplane, and wondered where it was going and who was…
flying it? Aviation is the study of the design, development and production, and operation of aircraft. In Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly, children ages 9 to 12 learn about this fascinating field and meet three successful women working in aviation. Meg Godlewski is a master certified flight instructor, Kristin Wolfe is a pilot in the Air Force, and Taylor McConnell is a production support engineer.Nomad Press books in the Girls in Science series supply a bridge between girls' interests and their potential futures by investigating science careers and introducing women who have succeeded in science. Compelling stories of real-life aviation experts provide readers with role models that they can look toward as examples of success.Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly uses engaging content, links to primary sources, and essential questions to whet kids' appetites for further exploration and study of aviation. This book explores the history of aviation, the women who helped pioneer flight, and the multitude of varied careers in this exciting and important field. Both boys and girls are encouraged to let their imaginations and dreams soar.Building Boats that Float (Fun STEM Challenges)
Par Marne Ventura. 2020
Transportation (The Impact of Environmentalism)
Par Andrew Solway. 2013
We are all aware of the importance of the environment - it's in the news, it affects our behavior and…
the decisions we make every day. But what actual impact has environmental thinking had on the world around us? This thought-provoking book looks at the way new ideas about the environment and sustainability have changed the way we travel, and will so do in the future.Transportation Around the World (Customs Around the World)
Par Lindsay Shaffer. 2021
Look both ways before you cross the street! A bus, car, or tuk tuk might be whizzing by! Find out…
how people around the world get around in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.Pedal It!: How Bicycles are Changing the World (Orca Footprints #2)
Par Michelle Mulder. 2013
Pedal It! celebrates the humble bicycle and shows you why and how bikes can make the world a better place…
From the very first boneshakers to the sleek racing bikes of today, from handlebars to spokes to gear sprockets, bicycles have continued to capture our collective fascination. Not only can bikes be used to power computers and generators, but they can also reduce pollution, promote wellness and get a package across a crowded city—fast! Informative but not didactic, Pedal It! encourages young readers to be part of the joy of cycling.