Breahthroughs in Science and Technology looks at some of the most important inventions and discoveries that have shaped the way we live, work, and think. In this series, you will meet the scientists and engineers whose innovative work has changed the world forever. Who Invented the Automobile? looks back at the history of the automobile-a machine that we could not imagine living without today. From the first "horseless carriage" through to the development of modern, solar-powered cars, you will follow the journey of this ground-breaking invention. The challenges of today's world, such as global warming and pollution, continue to lead to new inventions-advances that will change the automobile forever. Book jacket.