From bicycles to hovercrafts, traffic lights to drones, technology has changed everything. Learn how vehicle and transportation technology makes traveling easier with detailed graphics and the science behind how it all works. Included backmatter comprehension questions ensure a well-rounded understanding of the inventions that continue to propel us into the future.
Did you know that the wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago? Vehicles have come a long way since then. The fastest train today can go more than 280 mph (450 kph). And there’s a jet that can fly faster than 2,100 mph (3,500 kph). These are just a couple of examples of amazing vehicle engineering. Discover extreme facts about vehicles in this fun and kooky book.
