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Living Paintings

Magnificent Machines go Green!

Written by Living Paintings
Illustrated by The Living Paintings

Suitable for: 7-11 years (Key stage 2)

Sponsored by: Rees Jeffreys Road Fund

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This tactile and audio book is designed for blind and partially sighted children aged 7 to 11 years old. However, the contents may be suitable for children of different ages, depending on their interest and abilities. This boxset is designed to give a fun and engaging introduction to sustainable, environmentally friendly vehicles. We include the very latest in science, engineering and robotics including an electric helicopter, a solar powered boat, an autonomous cargo and baggage transporter and a magnetic levitation (Maglev) train. This resource may be used to support teaching and learning of subjects across the National Curriculum Key Stage 2, as well as a leisure and entertainment activity at home.

Read by Grace Webb, Jack Abrey and Lucy Winthrop


What's inside

  • Audio descriptions with music and sound effects in your chosen format of either CD or USB. An A4 colour image pack. Guidance notes for parents and teachers to help you make the most of using this book. An ‘Articles for the Blind’ returns label for the free and convenient return of the box.

Touch to see image list

  1. Introduction, Sustainable Transport
  2. The Serpentine Solar Shuttle
  3. The Aurrigo Auto-DollyTug
  4. Volocopter
  5. The Maglev Train

What our members say

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Feels like the future Tobias felt that he learned a lot from the commentary. He said that the tracks explained everything about sustainable transport in good detail. And that he loved learning about Volocoptors as he had never heard of them before. He said it feels like the future.
Check out this new library book Hey check out this new library book. You’ll like learning all about amazing self-driving vehicles and eco-friendly machines. It’s like reading about the future!
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