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While the wheel itself has changed little over time, it has immeasurably altered the nature of transportation. This insightful volume examines the various wheeled conveyances that have been instrumental in agriculture and commerce-carts and wagons, for instance-as well as those that have facilitated human travel-coaches, bicycles, cars, and buses, among others. Also explored is the evolution of roads, as they have expanded to accommodate various modes...
62) Avión: Airplane
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Español
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In this wonderful PreK-1 book, students will learn all about what it's like to ride on an airplane as well as the parts and people that make it go!
63) Metro: Subway
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Español
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In this wonderful PreK-1 book, students will learn all about what it's like to ride a subway as well as the parts and people that make it go!
64) Bote: Boat
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Español
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In this wonderful Pre-K-1 book, students will learn all about what it's like to ride on a boat as well as all the parts and people that make it go!
65) Taxi: Taxi Cab
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In this wonderful Pre-K-1 book, students will learn all about what it's like to ride in a taxi cab as well as all the parts and people that make it go!
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Humans have long dreamt of communing with the skies and acquiring the ability to fly. The first experiments with balloon flight through the development of the Concorde and everything in between, aviation has transformed the way humans travel, especially over vast distances. This penetrating volume examines the various technologies and aircraft that have enabled human flight and includes a comprehensive section on the design and operation of airports....
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Let your child find joy in reading. This picture book for kids will take the enjoyable topic of vehicles up a while new level. Let your child understand how big machines on the road work. Use images and age-appropriate texts for optimal understanding. You are welcome to use this transportation book as a replacement for fairy tales as bedtime stories. Grab a copy today.
69) Trains
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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.
70) All About Trains
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One of the fastest ways for many people to travel together over land is by train. Although train travel in America is not as popular as it was a century ago, it continues to convey a sense of mystery and romanticism in our minds. This fully illustrated, informative resource for young readers 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...
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Through space exploration humans have learned a great deal about the planets, stars, and other objects in space. More than five thousand spacecraft have been launched into space to gather information since 1957. Without space travel, NASA may never have developed many of the things we take for granted today, such as cell phone cameras, CAT scans, and ski boots. This useful and interesting resource discusses the many types of manned and unmanned spacecraft,...
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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...
73) Boats and ships
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Heinemann Library
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Describes boats and ships that are used for travel, work, and fun.
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Springer International Publishing
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2022
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This open access book presents research and evaluation results of the Austrian flagship project "Connecting Austria," illustrating the wide range of research needs and questions that arise when semi-automated truck platooning is deployed in Austria. The work presented is introduced in the context of work in similar research areas around the world. This interdisciplinary research effort considers aspects of engineering, road-vehicle and infrastructure
...76) Bulldozers
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Compass Point Books
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2004
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English
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A simple introduction to different kinds of bulldozers and the work they do.
78) Motorcycles
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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.
79) Cargo Ships
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We hear a lot about the new global economy. How does it work? How are we able to transport so many products around the world? How have innovations in the development of Cargo Ships fueled the global economy? Find the answers to these questions and more when you take a look at cargo ships from a new perspective.
80) Space Travel
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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.
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