by Edwin Tunis
First published 1977
Edwin Tunis presents the story of human civilization through one of its most important inventions. This book combines close to two hundred intricate illustrations with technical details and historical information about how people have employed wheels throughout time. Tunis explores the mechanical principles behind wheel-based devices while documenting their development across different cultures and eras. The author weaves together engineering knowledge and historical context to show how this simple circular tool transformed transportation, industry, and daily life. Through detailed drawings and factual accounts, readers discover the wheel's role in shaping human progress from ancient times to the modern world.
Genres: history, science, 20th-century, non-fiction, 21st-century, engineering
Vibes: informative, thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, historical-nonfiction
Period: Ancient, Modern
96 pages · Hardcover · Ty Crowell Co