Birth of the bicycle : a bumpy history of the bicycle in America, 1819-1900

Nelson, Sarah 1973- (author.). Bruno, Iacopo, (illustrator.).

Record details

ISBN: 1536213926
ISBN: 9781536213928
Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
print
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2024.
Copyright: ©2024
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Content descriptions

Summary, etc.:

"From the pedal-less, brakeless wooden velocipedes of the 1800s to the sleek racing machines of today, from a luxury for the wealthy to a lifeline for the working class, the bicycle's journey is a study in invention, innovation, and ingenuity. Sarah Nelson's affectionate and poetic tribute covers almost a century of the two-wheeler's development, while Iacopo Bruno's bold, bright artwork illuminates this marvel of engineering. Cycling enthusiasts as well as budding mechanical engineers, inventors, tinkerers, and dreamers will revel in this fact-packed nonfiction adventure story--complete with a time line and other lively back matter designed to remind readers how truly extraordinary everyday objects can be."--Provided by publisher.

Target Audience Note:

6-9 years.

Grades 1-4.