Inventing the Automobile

An invention of dramatic impact, the automobile led to the creation of new industries, changed the way roads and cities were built, and required a system of laws to protect drivers and pedestrians. This colorful book describes the eventful history of the automobile and the inventors who helped develop it. Readers will learn about • the basic parts of a car • how the engine works • how the industry grew rapidly through mass production • threats to the environment • possible fuel alternatives such as biodiesel and ethanol Teacher’s guide available.