Written by Living Paintings
Illustrated by The Living Paintings
Suitable for: 7-11 years (Key stage 2)
Available braille grades:
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
This box set includes lots of exciting and innovative vehicles that are sustainable and environmentally friendly. We have an electric helicopter, a solar powered boat, an autonomous cargo and baggage transporter and a magnetic levitation train called the Maglev.
Maglev stands for magnetic levitation. These trains use powerful magnets that lift the train up and propel them forwards. According to its manufacturer this CRRC maglev train is the fastest land vehicle and can travel up to 372 miles per hour.
The Serpentine solar shuttle is capable of carrying 42 passengers across the lake utilising two electric engines. When not in use and docked the shuttle becomes a floating power generator feeding surplus electricity back into the National Grid.
By using cleaner more sustainable ways of getting around like electric cars or better still walking and wheeling we help keep our planet clean and healthy for everyone.
Introduction, Sustainable Transport
The Serpentine Solar Shuttle
The Aurrigo Auto-DollyTug
Volocopter
The Maglev Train
Donated by: Rees Jeffreys Road Fund
Feels like the futureTobias 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 bookHey 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!
InterestingLucas found it very interesting and would like to go for a ride on it one day!
Fascinating!This is so fascinating - I'm not going to send it back just yet as I'm going to listen to the audio again. Thank you.Adult Library Member
Clive Gifford, Living Paintings
The Living Paintings
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