Who invented the motor car?
By: Brian Williams
Series: Breakthroughs in science and technology; Breakthroughs in science and technology
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 46
ISBN-13: 9781445100555
Subjects: Automobiles; Juvenile literature; History; Social aspects
Description: Looks back at the history of the motor car -- a machine that we could not imagine living without today. From the first 'horseless carriage' through to the development of modern, solar-powered cars, you will follow the journey of this ground-breaking invention. The challenges of today's world, such as global warming and pollution, continue to lead to new inventions -- advances that change the car forever.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: World on wheels; title: The horseless carriage; title: The golden age of steam; title: Gas engines; title: The four-stroke petrol engine; title: Otto's four-stroke; title: Benz and Daimler get busy; title: The first car; title: The car gets going; title: The car takes shape; title: Electric and steam cars; title: Diesel's engine; title: America goes car-crazy; title: The production line; title: The car industry grows; title: Car comforts; title: Designing for economy; title: New developments; title: Car of tomorrow.