From Here to There

By Vivian Kirkfield, Gilbert Ford

Discover the visionaries who revolutionized travel across air, water, and land.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 182 ratings

96 pages· 9,469 words· Est. 1 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Meet the pioneers who dared to dream beyond limits, from the Montgolfiers' skyward ambitions to the Benzes' groundbreaking engines. This vibrant biography explores the trials and triumphs of inventors who transformed transportation, reshaping how we journey across the world. Uncover the stories behind the bicycle, steam locomotive, and rocket, and see how these innovations continue to inspire. What challenges did these visionaries face, and how did they overcome them to redefine travel? Dive into a world of creativity and determination that changed the course of history.

From the publisher

“These innovations in transportation should inspire readers to go far.” - Kirkus Reviews, starred review Celebrating the invention of vehicles, this collective biography tells the inspiring stories of the visionaries who changed the way we move across air, water, and land. Perfect for fans of Mistakes that Worked and Girls Think of Everything. 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. Filled with informative sidebars and colorful illustrations, this collective biography tells the story of the experiments, failures, and successes of visionaries who changed the way the world moves.

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