Tom Velcovsky

Famous Finds and Finders is a wonderful collection of stories about 40 discoveries made around the world of objects and places both small and large. From a massive T. Rex to a tiny Venus, a sunken “unsinkable” ship to a towering lighthouse, this book dedicates two pages to each story. The date and discoverer are highlighted and a map to show the location is included. The illustrations include copies of some of the items and are done with a deft hand to the point that some of them look like photographs.

Most of the discoveries are well known, but there are several that are less famous but still very interesting to learn about. It’s amazing how much information is included in such limited space. Enough of a description is given to not only tell the story of the discovery, but pique the interest of the readers and encourage them to learn more.… (lisätietoja)

Synergy: Transportation

Transportation is the movement of people, products, or goods from one place to another. A vehicle such as a truck, train, bus, ship, or other form of transportation may be used as a carrier.

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MEANS OF TRANSPORT THAT CHANGED THE WORLD by Tom Velcovsky explores the history of transport through key milestones in travel and transportation. From ships and air balloons to space travel, readers explore specific examples that represent key innovations through history. ARC courtesy of Albatros Media, an imprint of Ingram Publisher Services.

AMERICA ON THE MOVE from the National Museum of American History examines transportation through American history. Over a dozen project pages use collection artifacts to share stories about travel and transportation.

To visit the website, go to https://americanhistory.si.edu/america-on-the-move.… (lisätietoja)