Let's find out! Transportation

Introduces the history of ships, the different types of ships, the parts of a ship, the different ways in which ships can be powered, and the wide variety of cargo that ships transport around the world every day.

Introduces the history and types of boats, explains the parts of a boat and how they work, and discusses how boats are used today.

"Out of the need for speed came the motorcycle. The first model was a bicycle with an engine strapped to it. Since then, the motorcycle has become its own vehicle, with a model to suit almost anybody's needs. This informative resource will appeal to young readers who love motorcycles and for those writing reports. It examines the invention and development of the motorcycle, the essential components of a motorcycle, and how motorcycles work. A special section on safety rounds out this resource"--Amazon.com.

"Introduces the history of the railroad, explains how trains are powered, examines modern high-speed trains used in other parts of the world, and looks to the future of train travel"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the history of the automobile as a form of transportation and the many types of cars, explains how a car is assembled and how it works, and discusses the latest innovations in the field of automobiles and the automobiles of the future.

"Children learn to ride them early in life. Weekend warriors use them for exercise. People even ride them to and from work. The bicycle is a source of entertainment, but it is also an invaluable means of transportation. Today, there are about two times more bicycles than cars worldwide. This fun and engaging resource discusses the development of the bicycle, its use throughout its two-hundred-year history, bicycle use around the globe, and modern innovations. Readers will learn the basic parts that make up a bicycle and the different reasons we ride them"--Amazon.com.

"Examines the many different breeds of airplane, the anatomy of a plane, and the exciting future of air travel."--Publisher.

Introduces the history of the automobile as a form of transportation and the many types of cars, explains how a car is assembled and how it works, and discusses the latest innovations in the field of automobiles and the automobiles of the future.

"Out of the need for speed came the motorcycle. The first model was a bicycle with an engine strapped to it. Since then, the motorcycle has become its own vehicle, with a model to suit almost anybody's needs. This informative resource will appeal to young readers who love motorcycles and for those writing reports. It examines the invention and development of the motorcycle, the essential components of a motorcycle, and how motorcycles work. A special section on safety rounds out this resource"--Amazon.com.