Transported: 50 Vehicles That Changed the World

A fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world, with stunning colour illustrations on every page. From Viking longships to solar-powered aeroplanes, our world has been changed by the pioneering development of many incredible vehicles. Take a journey through time to discover how these 50 ground-breaking inventions changed the world and how they might even shape our future...

A fascinating book about the vehicles that have shaped our world, written by narrowboat captain and children's author Matt Ralphs, with stunning colour illustrations on every page by Rui Ricardo.From ancient chariots and Viking longships to racing cars, rockets and solar-powered aeroplanes, our world has been changed by the pioneering development of many incredible vehicles. Take a journey through time to discover how these 50 groundbreaking inventions changed the world and how they might even shape our future . . .

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Matt Ralphs is a freelance writer of children's fiction and non-fiction. While working for many years as an editor he helped other writers create novels, comics, and lavish art books, including special editions made from engraved metal, branded wood and demon skin. He lives on the Grand Union Canal in England on a boat he christened Nostromo because Alien is his favourite film.

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From ancient chariots and early ships to racing cars, rockets and solar-powered planes, our world has been changed by the pioneering development of many incredible vehicles.

Take a journey through time to discover how these 50 groundbreaking inventions changed the world and how they might even shape our future . . .