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2) Airplanes
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to airplanes, discussing how they fly, the main components to a plane, early models, and interesting facts.
6) Cars
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Your new family car looks very different than the Model T developed by Henry Ford. Cars of today are much faster, safer, and more reliable than the Model T. Have you ever wondered how new cars are developed? The Innovation in Transportation series takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the automotive industry.
7) Airplanes
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
The new Boeing Superliner looks much different than the plane the Wright Brothers flew at Kitty Hawk. Have you ever wondered how new planes are developed? This "Innovation in Transportation" book, Planes, takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about flying.
9) Space travel
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Who was the first man to walk on the moon? Who developed the space shuttle? Will man ever land on mars? Find the answers to these questions and more when you take a look at space travel from a new perspective.
11) Trains
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Where is the fastest train in the world? How is it possible for a train to go under the English Channel? What does the next generations of trains look like? Find the answers to these questions and more when you take a look at trains from a new perspective.
12) Trucks
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Who can up with the idea behind the first truck? How big is the largest truck in the world? How much does it haul? The 'Innovation in Transportation' book Trucks takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about trucks.
13) Cable cars
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the invention, development, and operation of cable cars, particularly in the United States.
16) Motorcycles
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Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Who was the first person to ride a motorcycle? How did they come up with idea? Who makes the fastest motorcycle? This "Innovation in Transportation" book, Motorcycles, takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about Motorcycles.
17) Subways
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Explores the world of subways, discussing their inventor and history, how they work, what it is like to travel on them, and how early models compare with modern ones.
18) Ferries
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2000]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history and uses of ferries, the different kinds, and how they work.
19) Tow trucks
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Describes the parts of a tow truck, how to operate them, and the work they do.
20) Tugboats
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000.
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, early models, major parts, and jobs of tugboats.
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