The Boy Who Dreamed of Wheels

The Boy Who Dreamed of Wheels

Author
authorBuilders

Discover the inspiring tale of young Karl, a curious boy who loved to dismantle things to understand how they worked. Follow his journey from a small German town to the invention of the world's first automobile, proving that with enough dreams and determination, anything is possible.

age6 - 8 years old
emotional intelligence
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