Means of Transport That Almost Changed the World

Name: Means of Transport That Almost Changed the World
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SKU: 9788000068459
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By Tom Velcovsky and Stepanka Sekaninova

Series: Means of Transport

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Means of Transport That Almost Changed the World by Tom Velcovsky and Stepanka Sekaninova is a captivating children's book that delves into the fascinating stories of innovative transport inventions that, while not universally adopted, left a significant mark on history. Through engaging illustrations and intriguing facts, young readers are introduced to a variety of unique vehicles and machines that could have changed the world, fostering curiosity about technological progress and invention.
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This book may appeal to you if your child is fascinated by vehicles and curious about the inventive, though sometimes failed, attempts at transforming transportation history. It's a delightful read for young minds interested in technology, history, and how creativity shapes the future of travel.

Means of Transport That Almost Changed the World

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Age range 12 to 15

Realistic illustrations accompany the stories behind various more or less peculiar vehicles that were invented but in the end, they did not make the cut.

We all travel sometimes—by car, by public transport, or by plane. But there are some means of transport that we will never be able to use. Let's open Means of Transport That Almost Changed the World and learn how come we don't travel in flying cars, why trains don't ride on a single rail, or why there are no life-size remote control cars.

You're about to be flooded with infamous ideas, prototypes, and crazy attempts at coming up with something new over the course of the last century. The means of transport presented in this book may have not led to a technological revolution but did help us progress. After all, people learn from their mistakes.

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Means of Transport That Almost Changed the World

By Tom Velcovsky and Stepanka Sekaninova

Hardback

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Means of Transport That Changed The World

By Tom Velcovsky and Stepanka Sekaninova

Hardback

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Means of Transport That Almost Changed the World is a children's book praised for its unique focus on transportation inventions that, despite their innovative designs, failed to make a lasting impact. The well-written narratives delve into fascinating historical examples, such as a flying jeep and a vertical take-off plane, highlighting the ingenuity behind these creations and their ultimate shortcomings. Detailed illustrations enhance the storytelling, bringing to life the inventive spirit and historical context of each vehicle. The book is noted for its engaging content, suitable for young readers interested in the history and evolution of transport.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788000068459

Publisher: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 August 2023

Country: Czechia

Imprint: Albatros nakladatelstvi as

Illustration: Color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Martin Sodomka

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 269.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Means of Transport Stepanka Sekaninova Tom Velcovsky

About the Author

Tom Velcovsky is a graduate in Audiovisual Production from the Silesian University in Opava, Czechia, where he specialized in screenwriting and storyboards. Before switching to children's books and the making of comic strips, he worked in advertising.

Stepanka Sekaninova used to work as a TV reporter and in the production of children's programs. Now she is a writer and a editor-in-chief, living in the Czech Republic.

Martin Sodomka was born in 1968 and he studied at the Department of Industrial Design Management. His first job was as a design engineer. In 1993 he founded a graphics studio. In 2012 he published, at his own expense, How to Build a Car, the first book in the Technical Tales series; this book was inspired by his restoration of a classic car (1963 koda Octavia). This book became an immediate bestseller and was translated into ten languages. Martin Sodomka is married with two children.