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Transportation: A Look at Then and Now
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From trolleys and wagons to cars and spaceships, transportation has changed over the years. Descriptive text and historical photographs give readers a peek into the ways we used to get around.
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Percy Leed
Percy Leed writes nonfiction books for children, covering topics from sports to science. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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