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Wooldridge, Connie Nordhielm

Just Fine the Way They Are: From Dirt Roads to Rail Roads to Interstates

32 pp. | Boyds/Calkins | March, 2011 | Trade ISBN 978-1-59078-710-6 $17.95
(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Richard Walz. This lively picture book provides background on America's transportation history. "Things are just fine the way they are," some people claimed, but wagon wheels gave way to train engines, which moved aside for Ford Model Ts, promising personal independence. Each advancement reflects the increasing demand for speed and comfort and--today a priority--energy efficiency. Colorful, relevant illustrations depict the shifting scenes. Timeline, websites. Bib.
Reviewer: Nancy Hull

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