"An exploration of the transformative impact of inventions and discoveries in transportation. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, biographies, and a timeline, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
Content Note
Wheel -- Sail -- Sternpost rudder -- Stirrup -- Magnetic compass -- Horse and carriage -- Balloon -- Steam locomotive -- Steamboat -- Bicycle -- Automobile -- Airplane -- Electric starter -- Jet engine -- Helicopter -- Maglev train -- Space shuttle -- Global positioning system -- Hybrid car -- Important dates in transportation.