Author Description

<strong>Think you know vehicles? Think again!</strong><br><br><strong>Unconventional Vehicles is a nonfiction collection of 45 of the strangest, most unconventional vehicles that have ever existed.</strong><br><br><strong>Vehicles include an underwater battery-powered scooter, a carriage pulled by ostriches, a hot air balloon shaped like the Cathedral of Saint Gall, and five different jet packs.</strong><br><br>&bull; Filled with history, science, technology, engineering, and interesting bits of trivia, all in one kid-appealing package<br>&bull; Part of the Uncommon Compendiums series<br>&bull; Vehicles range from submersibles to dirigibles.<br><br><strong>Unconventional Vehicles explores very strange modes of transportation for vehicle fans, rocket inventors, budding space-and-aeronautics experts, and anyone who's ever thought, "Why can't I ride a motorized suitcase through the airport?" </strong><br><br><strong>Brimming with fascinating facts and diagrams presented with wit and humor, this book is sure to enthrall vehicle enthusiasts of every age.</strong><br><br>&bull; Ideal for children ages 8 to 12 years old, especially those interested in vehicles and engineering<br>&bull; Author Michael Hearst brings his signature verve and humor to this fascinating read.<br>&bull; Young readers will devour all the substantive and silly content in this book, proving definitively that nonfiction is anything but dry.<br>&bull; A great pick for teachers, parents, grandparents, and caregivers<br>&bull; You'll love this book if you love books like Cars, Trains, Ships, and Planes: A Visual Encyclopedia of Every Vehicle by DK; Stephen Biesty's Incredible Cross-Sections by Stephen Biesty; and Cool Cars by Quentin Willson.