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"Introduces transportation themes through photographs and brief text that uses one word relating to the subject for each letter of the alphabet"--Provided by publisher.

Depicts such vehicles as the bulldozer, combine harvester, and concrete mixer.

A young boy learns about land vehicles from bicycles to subways and trolleys as he and his father travel to the train station.

Illustrations of various types of motor vehicles, from passengercars to airplanes, are accompanied by labeled diagrams of eachvehicle's dashboard. A glossary of terms is included.

Many people travel long distances by airplane. Some drive hybrid cars powered by gasoline and electricity. But long ago, most people took long trips by boat or train. They drove gas-powered cars that people started by turning a crank. In what other ways has transportation changed? Read this book to find out! Learn how daily life has changed over time in the Comparing Past and Present series-part of the Lightning Bolt Books ™ collection.

Discusses the history of transportation, how it affects our everyday lives, and where it is going in the future.

"Provides comprehensive information on the history, the famous faces, the design, and the performance of the amazing machines behind wild racers"--Provided by publisher.