American Chemical Society
Man and Materials Through History
From the start of the Industrial Revolution, it only took 147 years for someone to invent plastic. This may seem like a long time, but in the history of inventing or discovering new materials, this is incredibly fast. An informative and...
Other
City of Littleton Government: History of Transportation: Littleton, Colorado
Incredible history of transportation in Littleton, Colorado that explains the many ways in which transportation impacted the culture.
Smithsonian Institution
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Information About Tucker Automobiles
Provides information on the Tucker automobile which introduced many features that have since become widely used in modern cars. Production was shut down amidst the scandal of fraud allegations in 1949.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: History of the Automobile
This site is from the University of Colorado explaining the history of the automobile and the impact it had on the American culture. Learn all about the changes that occurred in American culture because of the automobile.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: July 30: 1932 Olympics & Henry Ford
Interesting pieces about the 1932 Olympics in Los Angeles and about Henry Ford and his impact on society. Includes great photos of early athletes and automobiles.
Ohio History Central
Ohio History Central: Charles F. Kettering
This brief biography of Charles F. Kettering talks about the many inventions he developed for the new automobile industry.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: William Jefferson Clinton (1946 )
Bill Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III on August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas. His father, an automobile-parts salesman, died in a car accident three months before Bill was born. His mother, Virginia Cassidy, married Roger...
Smithsonian Institution
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Early Cars: Fact Sheet for Children
Encyclopedia entry presents fun facts about the history of the automobile.
Digital History
Digital History: Wagner Act
Read about the growth of labor unions during the 1930s as the Great Depression continued, due to the passage of the Wagner Act. Find out about the strikes and the conflict between labor and management, as well as conflict within the...
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy Timelines: Transportation
A short synopsis of the history of human-powered transportation.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Plante Battery 1859
French physicist Gaston Plante invented the first rechargeable battery, leaving an enduring legacy in battery history. To see it, just pop the hood of your car.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Western Gray Squirrel
Although Western Gray Squirrels are diurnal, they are secretive by nature and stay away from humans as much as possible. However, they are comparatively frequently hit by automobiles, perhaps because they lack experience of human...
John Wiley & Sons
John Wiley & Sons: Henry Ford and the Model T
This site from John Wiley & Sons examines Henry Ford and the Model T. It provides an in-depth description of how Henry Ford solved production challenges and worker shortages. Read about the other automobile companies that survived in...
PBS
Pbs: Ford Installs First Moving Assembly Line
A look at the history of the assembly line discusses how the use of this tool was initiated by Henry Ford in his Automobile plant.
Other
Encyber Pedia
An encyclopedia online. Just look for your topic to find information that you need. Provides information on a wide range of topics.
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Magnet Academy: Magneto 1832
The magneto helped fire up the first generation of automobiles.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Transportation Improvements in the 1920s
When World War I ended in 1918 and the troops came home, folks felt optimistic about the future and eager to get on with their lives. This optimism led to an extraordinary decade that brought major changes in the way citizens traveled by...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Dark Side of Suburbia
The suburbs were not idyllic for some. Women found the conformity of them restrictive and African Americans were usually barred from living in them.