Buy Book "Around the Wheel and the Ship (set of 2 books)" in Ukrainian

Book 1: Around the Wheel. Encyclopedia
Since ancient times, humans have strived to move faster and more comfortably, constantly inventing new modes of transportation.
In the pages of this popular science children’s book, which mainly contains illustrations, its author Ali Mitgutsch tells us the history of the wheel and, simultaneously, the history of the development of transport: from the first wheel of the Sumerians, then about carts and carriages, to how horses in carriages and carts were replaced by engines, and up to modern racing cars. Describing all this in detail and with humor, the author shows us that it is simply impossible to imagine today without the wheel.
This original 1975 edition will transport young and curious researchers into a world over 40 years ago when their parents were still children. Children will learn how people saw the world back then and imagined the future, which has become our present.
A reliable and good advisor for knowledge-thirsty children aged 5 and up.

Book 2: Around the Ship. Encyclopedia
People have always been fascinated by the vast expanses of seas and oceans and from ancient times tried to conquer their boundless waters. Rivers became important trade routes, and seas – places where food was harvested. Today, ships are an important mode of transport. Overall, this book tells its reader about the history of shipping.
It all started with hollowed-out or burnt-out tree trunks, then sails appeared, steamships, floating factories that process caught fish, port tugs, and racing boats… There is a lot here: history, humor, and a huge number of incredible little details. Exploring, discovering, and inventing is the main idea of this book.
This original 1977 edition will captivate young researchers and transport them into a world 40 years ago. The book shows how people perceived the world back then and how they imagined the future, which is the time we live in now.
In 1978, the book was included in the Hans Christian Andersen Award honor list.