Vivian Kirkfield – författare

* These innovations in transportation should inspire readers to go far. Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewCelebrating the invention of vehicles, this collective biography tells the inspiring stories of the visionaries who changed the way we moveacross air, water, and land. Perfect for fans of Mistakes that Worked and Girls Think of Everything. In a time when people believed flying was impossible, Joseph and Etienne Montgolfier proved that the sky wasn't the limit. When most thought horseback was the only way to race, Bertha and Karl Benz fired up their engines. From the invention of the bicycle andthe passenger steam locomotive, to the first liquid-fuel propelled rocket and industrial robot, inventors across the world have redefined travel. Filled with informative sidebars and colorful illustrations, this collective biography tells the story of the experiments, failures, and successes of visionaries who changed the way the world moves.

Join Pippa's generous friends and neighbors as they come together as a community in this joyful companion to Pippa's Passover Plate.Filled with rhymes and repetition, this is a perfect title to share and read aloud as you celebrate your own Hanukkah festivities! Pippa loves everything about her Hanukkah latkes—making them; eating them; and most of all, sharing them! But when her ingredients go missing, Pippa's dinner guests become Hanukkah helpers as she searches the whimsical winter landscape.When a surprise twist brings the latke ingredients and new guests to her table, Pippa is thrilled to have gathered the most important ingredient for any holiday meal: a community to enjoy it with. An end note explains the origins and meaning of the holiday—with special attention to everyone's favorite traditions like chocolate gelt (chocolate coins wrapped in foil) and the game of dreidel (spinning top).