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Blasting off

rockets then and now
1999
A simple introduction to the development of rockets from their use by the Chinese in the thirteenth century to some of the many kinds that exist in the twentieth century.

Wild on wheels

motorcycles then and now
1998
Describes how motorcycles and their use have changed over the past hundred years.

To the rescue

fire trucks then and now
1997
Examines the history of firefighting vehicles and describes different kinds that are used today.

Around the track

race cars then and now
1998
Surveys the world of race cars, from their early years to the cars and races of today.

Whirling around

helicopters then and now
1999
A simple introduction to helicopters both past and present.

Pedaling along

bikes then and now
1997
An illustrated history of bicycles, beginning with the "Draisine, " a bike with no pedals, brakes, or gears invented by German official Baron Karl Von Drais, and continuing through the racing bikes of the late twentieth century.

On the high seas

ships then and now
1998
Surveys different kinds of ships, from John Fitch's early steamship to the large ocean liners, freight ships, and oil tankers of today.

Riding the rails

trains then and now
1997
A simple introduction to railroads both past and present.

Into the wind

sailboats then and now
1997
Examines the history of sailboats and describes different kinds that are used today.

Behind the wheel

cars then and now
1997
A brief overview of cars, liberally illustrated, from 1885 to the present.

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