The Running Machine: The Invention of the Very First Bicycle
"Before there were trains, or cars, or planes, people rode horses to travel from place to place. Then came the Year without a Summer in 1816, when a cloud of volcanic ash blocked the sun and crops withered across half the world. With no oats to eat, horses grew too weak to walk. Everyone despaired--how would they get around? But one day, a young forester had a bright idea in the darkness . . . Inspired by true events, 'The Running Machine' shows how resilience in the face of adversity can lead to something wondrous"--Provided by publisher.
40 pages
English edition · First published 2024 by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers · ISBN 9780063119826
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