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Unconventional Vehicles: Forty-Five of the Strangest Cars, Trains, Planes, Submersibles, Dirigibles, and Rockets Ever (in English)
Michael Hearst
(Author)
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Hans Jenssen
(Illustrated by)
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Chronicle Books
· Hardcover
Unconventional Vehicles: Forty-Five of the Strangest Cars, Trains, Planes, Submersibles, Dirigibles, and Rockets Ever (in English) - Hearst, Michael ; Jenssen, Hans
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Synopsis "Unconventional Vehicles: Forty-Five of the Strangest Cars, Trains, Planes, Submersibles, Dirigibles, and Rockets Ever (in English)"
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,