transportation engineering

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Top secret science in transportation

2019
"Automobile companies and the military must keep secret the development of cutting-edge transportation technology to stay one step ahead of competitors and enemies . . . describes car labs where researchers develop the latest super-secret models, and how technology experts in the military develop new ways for vehicles to go undetected"--Provided by publisher.
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Travel technology

maglev trains, hovercrafts, and more
2019
"While Back to the Future's hovering skateboards hasn't become reality yet, hoverboards can certainly help people get around today. From driverless cars to Japan's amazing bullet train, travel technology has advanced by leaps and bounds for both individuals and large groups of people. Readers climb aboard these incredible inventions in this book, discovering the coolest ways technology is improving travel while learning about many STEM curriculum supporting topics along the way. Full-color photographs enhance a dynamic design that draws in readers for a wild ride"--Provided by the publisher.
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Trains, planes, and ships

2018
"Follow the development of trains, planes and ships, as they have grown more powerful, faster, and more fantastical through engineering skill, design and ambition"--Provided by publisher.

From here to there

2018
"People have traveled through history all the way from bipedalism to autonomous vehicles, super-fast trains, and rockets that can visit other planets. Discover the inventors and engineers who defined the transportation needs of their time and designed whatever it took to meet the challenge"--Provided by publisher.
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Cutting edge transportation technology

Explores transportation technology and discusses such topics as motor vehicles, safe travel, public transportation, and spacecraft.
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From here to there

the story of how we transport ourselves and everything else
2017
Since humans first stood upright, we've been on the move. This lively history of transportation follows the fascinating route from primitive technology, like sandals to driverless cars and beyond.
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Solving real-world problems with transportation engineering

2016
A fantastic introduction to a world many young people—and people in general—seldom consider: how transportation engineers help to ensure people and materials move smoothly throughout our complex world. Readers are introduced to real-world problems and their engineering solutions. Lively, informative, and age-accessible language is augmented with highlighted vocabulary terms, important points to think about, items to compare and contrast, and a final, interactive exercise that brings home important concepts to the reader. This book is great for students with an interest in how trains, bikes, roads, and even natural resource pipelines work.
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Transportation technology

2016
Text and photographs look at various topics related to transportation.

Transportation technology

2009
"Describes new technologies that are helping make road transportation, railroads, ships, airplanes, and space travel more efficient and discusses how transportation will change in the future"--Provided by publisher.

Revolution in transportation

Presents an overview of transportation history featuring illustrations and several hands-on projects. Covers inventions such as planes, cars, and trains.

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