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Starred Review From the Model T to Hybrid Cars

How Transportation Has Changed

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Comparing Past and Present

  • Interest Level: Grade 1 - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Many people travel long distances by airplane. Some drive hybrid cars powered by gasoline and electricity. But long ago, most people took long trips by boat or train. They drove gas-powered cars that people started by turning a crank. In what other ways has transportation changed? Read this book to find out!

Learn how daily life has changed over time in the Comparing Past and Present series—part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books ™ bring nonfiction topics to life!

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978-0-7613-8003-0
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Interest Level Grade 1 - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Social Studies
Copyright 2012
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Lightning Bolt Books ®
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2011-08-01
Reading Counts! Level 3.5
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF025000, JNF057000
Dewey 388
Graphics 1-color illustrations, Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 7.75 x 10.25
Lexile 550
Guided Reading Level K
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Starred Reviews, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, Websites, and eSource

Reviews

Starred Review Library Media Connection

Reviewed on 1 January 2012

“This series is a great beginning social studies unit for young learners.” —Library Media Connection

School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Reviewed on 1 November 2011

“This visually dynamic series engages kids from the covers all the way through to the end with its vibrant colors and striking images.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple