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Gr 4-6 A brief but entertaining look at the impact of the automobile on American society. Sandler begins with the early development of the vehicle and the people involved, covering the pros and cons of steam, electric, and internal-combustion power; Henry Ford and the assembly line; and the significance of the electric starter. He discusses such innovations as license plates, auto racing, and the growth of the highway system. The focus, though, is on the car's social impact: decreased isolation for rural dwellers; increas...Log In or Sign Up to Read More