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On Wheels
A pictorial representation of the development and uses of the wheel since prehistoric times.
30 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1980
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January 25, 2022
From the beginning of this picture book;
"Long, long ago, long before anyone you know was born, there were no wheels anywhere. There were no carts, no bicycles, no roller skates, not even a wheelbarrow in the whole world. To move heavy loads, people placed them on the backs of animals. An animal like an ox, for example, could also be trained to pull a wooden sled. In this way it could carry much more. Nobody knows who first had the idea to put rollers or wheels under a sled, but it certainly made pulling easier!"
You will join Peter Pebble, an early caveman, as he travels through time in this book, witnessing the development of the wheel; used in transportation, industry, toys, farming, etc.
"Long, long ago, long before anyone you know was born, there were no wheels anywhere. There were no carts, no bicycles, no roller skates, not even a wheelbarrow in the whole world. To move heavy loads, people placed them on the backs of animals. An animal like an ox, for example, could also be trained to pull a wooden sled. In this way it could carry much more. Nobody knows who first had the idea to put rollers or wheels under a sled, but it certainly made pulling easier!"
You will join Peter Pebble, an early caveman, as he travels through time in this book, witnessing the development of the wheel; used in transportation, industry, toys, farming, etc.
December 11, 2024
4.5 stars
I am just amazed that more people are not
aware of this book.
I would consider this more of a picture book
for adults than a picture book for children.
If you are interested in a good basic history
of the history of transportation--wagons, cars, trains--this
would be the book for you.
The illustrations are nice, attractive and appropriate.
They are not incredibly beautiful as somewhat fits
the subject.
I am just amazed that more people are not
aware of this book.
I would consider this more of a picture book
for adults than a picture book for children.
If you are interested in a good basic history
of the history of transportation--wagons, cars, trains--this
would be the book for you.
The illustrations are nice, attractive and appropriate.
They are not incredibly beautiful as somewhat fits
the subject.
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