transportation

With zip and power, ATVs get the job done. Take a look at the vehicle's unique features, exterior design, and what's under the hood.

With a roar and a powerful pull, 4x4 trucks get the job done. Take a look at the vehicle's unique features, exterior design, and what's under the hood--.

"Transportation! Incredible computer-generated illustrations reveal transportation as you've never seen it before. Discover how goods and people travel above, across, and even under the ground, while rockets journey deep into space. Encounter the biggest and smallest vehicles of the land, sea, and sky--from huge oceangoing aircraft carriers to agile drones. Find out what is inside a car engine and how top-of-the-line turbochangers help make the speedies supercars.".

"Packed with . . . photography, Train catalogues the development of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives, explores in detail iconic trains such as the Palace on Wheels and the Orient Express, and chronicles the social, political, and cultural backdrop against which railways were built the world over. Profiling the best loved railways and rail journeys of all time - from the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railway - and the pioneers of train and track - from 'Father of the Railways' George Stephenson to engineering legend Isambard Kingdom Brunel and M?tro-maestro Fulgence Bienven?e"-- Provided by publisher.

"Planes carry people and items around the world. They are used by the military, by the postal service, and for fun! This encyclopedia gives readers a look into the history of planes, from the first flight to military machines to futuristic fliers"--Publisher.

An introduction to vehicles and transportation covering what are some different types of trucks, what are the parts of a sailboat, how do people travel in the air, and related topics, and answers common questions.

"The Mystery Machine broke down, and Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are stranded. It's going to take every type of transportation to get back home, including a bus, train, boat, plane, and more! Young readers will . . . [use] the clues in the text and photos to guess what type of transportation the gang is using before turning the page"--Provided by publisher.

"Motorcycles can deliver messages, dash to the rescue, and even go off-road. They can be big and powerful or light and fast. This encyclopedia gives readers a look into the history of motorcycles, from the first motorized bicycle to the famous Harley-Davidson to the wheels of the future"--Publisher.

Presents a collection of activities and puzzles that looks at different types of vehicles.

"How would you travel without roads or trails? ATVs and UTVs are made for this. What if it snows? Then a snowmobile is a good choice. On the water? PWCs are just right. But what are all these things? And what if you want to take to the air?"--Back cover.