transportation

Side-by-side photographs reveal how methods of travel, including airplanes, trains, and automobiles, have changed and become more efficient. Includes a glossary and further reading sources.

Explores the history of human travel, and the various vehicles over air, land, and sea that make it possible.

Uses text and pictures to trace the development of transportation in the twentieth century, which saw the invention of motor cars, the expansion of railroads and the advent of the jet age.

Highlights some of the strangest racing machines in the world, including motorized skateboards, lawn mowers, snowmobiles that race on water, and a six-wheeled car.

This book explains to young children what goes on in the city hall. Its where laws are made by council and how everyone can go to council meetings to talk about issues and ideas. The mayor's office is in city hall. The mayor is responsible for public safety, public health, and public transportation. Pet tags are even sold at city hall. Pet tags can help find a pet when it gets lost.

Features true stories that look at what happens when a plane is shot down and considers the question of how to decide if, and when, a passenger plane should be shot down in extreme emergencies.

Collects facts about different modes of transportation, ancient roadways and waterways, roadside attractions, and other travel subjects.

Looks at different forms of transportation around the world, including Australia, Greenland, North America and more.

Presents over 1,000 vehicles in easy-to-follow graphics, describing key features of each main type of transportation and how they work.

Trolleys, trams, or streetcars - they are fun to ride no matter what you call them! This book offers a useful overview of streetcars from around the nation and the world, explaining their history and mechanics. It combines simple text with engaging photography to engage the reader and aid in comprehension.