Car
Jackson, Tom, 1972-2016
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From ancient Egyptian chariots to sleek modern supercars, this book traces the evolution of our never ending quest for speed. A host of famous vehicles throughout history show how inventors and engineers have developed and improved on technology to make the car such an important part of human history. This work also dissects some major developments, such as the four-stroke engine, crash-testing, and satellite navigation to give a rounded picture of this amazing machine.
Main title:
Car / author, Tom Jackson.
Author:
Jackson, Tom, 1972-, author
Publisher:
London : Franklin Watts, 2016.
Collation:
32 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 26 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Originally published: 2014.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Juvenile.
ISBN:
9781445135748 (pbk)
Language:
English
Subject:
Index terms:
EfficiencySafetyMass production
BRN:
1653285
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