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Ancient Transportation Technology: From Oars to Elephants
From the Series Technology in Ancient Cultures
Did you know . . . • People first used skis more than 8,000 years ago? • The first wheels were used in pottery—not for transportation? • Traffic jams often clogged the streets of ancient… Read More →
Iceberg, Right Ahead!: The Tragedy of the Titanic
"Iceberg, Right Ahead!" Only 160 minutes passed between the time a sailor on lookout duty uttered these chilling words and the moment when the mighty ocean liner Titanic totally disappeared… Read More →
Nonfiction — Young Adult — Audisee®—Fluent Set
Engage your reluctant teen readers in high-interest nonfiction. Sentence highlighting with professional narration bring these award-winning eBooks for teen readers to life. Read More →
Self-Driving Cars: The New Way Forward
Self-driving cars mark the next great shift in mass transportation. Learn about early attempts at self-driving technology, the benefits of driverless cars, controversies surrounding the new… Read More →
Technology through the Ages — Hardcover Set
From the Series Technology through the Ages
Ancient societies developed incredible inventions and complex techniques that continue to surprise scientists and historians today. Discover how ancient innovations laid the groundwork for… Read More →
Transportation through the Ages: From Stirrups to Steam
From the Series Technology through the Ages
The ancient world saw many empires rise and fall. But how did massive empires such as Babylon or Rome move information and resources across continents? They relied on one of the oldest… Read More →