"This exciting title explores the groundbreaking modes of transportation that have helped define the modern age. From Henry Ford's Model T car to the bullet trains of Japan, students will travel along and learn about the monumental successes--and failures--that have driven our world ahead"--Provided by publisher.
Are you ready to take off with the world's fastest supersonic aircraft? Strap yourself in for a trip in the cockpits of mighty aircrafts. Bite-sized facts explain how they work, their pilots' daring risks, and the thrill of supersonic flight.
Motorcycles are made for speed--but some get there louder and faster than others! You'll need tough gear to ride the road, around the track, and across salt flats. Get the latest facts on how these bikes reach extreme speeds.
Provides information about travel science; including time zones, the Coriolis effect, jet lag, and space travel. Gardner, a former science teacher, presents the scientific method and gives ideas for hands on science experiments.