Richard Humble, Julian Holland, Ian Graham
Description
This book takes children on a voyage of discovery through the exciting world of ships, trains, and aircraft. Beginning with Egyptian warships of more
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than 4,000 years ago, VISUAL WONDERS describes major maritime developments around the world. It then explores railway and aviation history, right up to the present day.
Over 390 dramatic, full-color illustrations provide a wealth of fascinating information. Readers will discover a range of technological wonders, from the first train ever constructed to Japan's futuristic bullet trains. The expertly written text, together with maps and charts, helps to make this an invaluable reference.
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