Transportation and society

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The complete history of ships and boats

from sails and oars to nuclear-powered vessels
2012
Presents the history of boats and ships, from the earliest rowed boats and sailing ships to nuclear-powered vessels, discussing many of the different types of vessels as well as how they were built, crewed, and used.

The complete history of railroads

trade, transport, and expansion
2012
Presents the history of railroads, covering creation and development, locomotives, railroad cars, tracks and roadways, bridge design, engineers, and more.

The complete history of aviation

from ballooning to supersonic flight
2012
Presents the history of aviation covering balloon flight, airships, airplanes, helicopters, jets, and airports.

The complete history of wheeled transportation

from cars and trucks to buses and bikes
2012
Presents the history of wheeled transportation, covering creation and development of early vehicles with wheels, automobiles, design, trucks and buses, motorcycles and bicycles, roads and highways, and more.
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