{"product_id":"birth-of-the-bicycle-a-bumpy-history-of-the-bicycle-in-america-1819-1900-hardcover","title":"Birth of the Bicycle: A Bumpy History of the Bicycle in America 1819-1900 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eIacopo Bruno\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThree cheers for the birth of the bicycle! Hop on for a jaunty, rhythmic ride through a playfully illustrated history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the pedal-less, brakeless wooden velocipedes of the 1800s to the sleek racing machines of today, from a luxury for the wealthy to a lifeline for the working class, the bicycle's journey is a study in invention, innovation, and ingenuity. Sarah Nelson's affectionate and poetic tribute covers almost a century of the two-wheeler's development, while Iacopo Bruno's bold, bright artwork illuminates this marvel of engineering. Cycling enthusiasts as well as budding mechanical engineers, inventors, tinkerers, and dreamers will revel in this fact-packed nonfiction adventure story--complete with a time line and other lively back matter designed to remind readers how truly extraordinary everyday objects can be.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarah Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e is a poet and author whose titles include \u003ci\u003eFrogness\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes; \u003ci\u003eA Park Connects Us, \u003c\/i\u003e illustrated by Ellen Rooney; and the I Like the Weather series, illustrated by Rachel Oldfield. She lives in Minnesota with her family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIacopo Bruno\u003c\/b\u003e is a graphic designer and illustrator whose illustrations can be found in the acclaimed picture books \u003ci\u003eMesmerized: How Ben Franklin Solved a Mystery that Baffled All of France\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAnything but Ordinary Addie: The True Story of Adelaide Herrmann, Queen of Magic\u003c\/i\u003e, both by Mara Rockliff. He is also the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eBartali's Bicycle: The True Story of Gino Bartali, Italy's Secret Hero\u003c\/i\u003e by Megan Hoyt and the School for Good and Evil series written by Soman Chainani. Iacopo Bruno lives in Milan, Italy, with his family.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11.2 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 02, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750138216736,"sku":"9781536213928","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a6a95497dc8a648d30419de904548276.webp?v=1779944073","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/birth-of-the-bicycle-a-bumpy-history-of-the-bicycle-in-america-1819-1900-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}