Across Time -- Evolution of Transportation

Author: (English) Harris
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This is a set of twelve exquisite picture books dedicated to young readers as, covering various aspects such as culture, history, science, and nature. Some picture books describe natural phenomena, such as Vesuvius volcano "Volcanic Terror," the Great Japanese Earthquake "Earthquake Disaster." Others tell the story of ancient civilizations, like the construction of the Egyptian pyramids "Pyramid Chronicle," the rise and fall of the Mayan culture in Central America "Mysterious Mayan City," and the social and cultural evolution of certain regions, such as the development of castles "Castle Chronicle," the evolution of cities "City Stories," the development of the American West "Wild West," shipwrecks "Shipwreck Mysteries," transportation "Transportation Evolution," space exploration "Journey to Mars," the origin of humans "Human Ancestors," and the story of dinosaurs "Dinosaur Era." Each picture book focuses on a single theme, starting from the earliest summer when the theme appears, tracing the vertical development of history through illustrations, and presenting it to young readers. Each picture book is accompanied by concise and vivid text on the middle and left pages, enabling young readers to further understand the development and current state of human civilization, nature, and the cultures, histories, and sciences of various regions. As the scrolls of different historical periods unfold, young readers can also read some interesting and lively stories in the illustrations, making the learning of history, culture, and science both engaging and enjoyable. Imagine standing in a place in Europe thousands of years ago, not far from the coast. A cart is rumbling along the muddy road. In the distance, a small sailboat is rocking on the waves. Time flies, and people have built roads and bridges, as well as a small dock where ships can dock in the harbor. Gradually, people can travel farther, faster, and more comfortably. The stories in this book are like a journey, but it's not an ordinary journey—you don't need to take a plane, car, or ship. In fact, you don't even need to leave your home to travel through time! Open the book, and time flies by your fingertips: hours, days, or even years. Each moment—meaning each stop in your journey—is a new chapter in the story: the earliest three-wheeled and four-wheeled carriages, sailing ships, canals, and railways being built, the invention of steam engines, the appearance of steam locomotives and steamships, the arrival of cars, the conquest of the sky by airplanes, the construction of docks, airports, and drawbridges—all telling the story of transportation.