# From Here to There: Inventions That Changed the Way the World Moves - Hardcover

by **Vivian Kirkfield** (Author), **Gilbert Ford** (Author)

**\* "These innovations in transportation should inspire readers to go far." - _Kirkus Reviews,_ starred review**

**Celebrating the invention of vehicles, this collective biography tells the inspiring stories of the visionaries who changed the way we move across air, water, and land. Perfect for fans of _Mistakes that Worked_ and _Girls Think of Everything_.**

In a time when people believed flying was impossible, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier proved that the sky wasn't the limit. When most thought horseback was the only way to race, Bertha and Karl Benz fired up their engines. From the invention of the bicycle and the passenger steam locomotive, to the first liquid-fuel propelled rocket and industrial robot, inventors across the world have redefined travel. Filled with informative sidebars and colorful illustrations, this collective biography tells the story of the experiments, failures, and successes of visionaries who changed the way the world moves.

### Author Biography

**Vivian Kirkfield** describes herself as a writer for children and a reader forever. A retired teacher with a masters in Early Childhood Education who taught kindergarten for many years, she is the author of several picture books. www.viviankirkfield.com

Twitter and Instagram: @viviankirkfield  
Facebook: viviankirkfield

  
**Gilbert Ford** was born into a family of photographers. His illustrations have appeared in books, magazines, newspapers, toys, billboards and advertisements. www.gilbertford.com

Twitter: @gilbertford  
Instagram: @gilbertford777  

**Number of Pages:** 96

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 10.1 x 7.2 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** January 19, 2021

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** From Here to There: Inventions That Changed the Way the World Moves

**Interest Level:** Middle Grades, 4-8

**Reading Level:** 6.1

**Point Value:** 2

## Details

- **Price:** 19.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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