How fast are bullet trains? What are crumple zones? Which ships are the biggest? Why are oil slicks dangerous? Children will find the answer to these questions and uncover a wealth of intriguing detail about aircraft, vessels, and vehicles in this informative exploration of the world of transportation.
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Since 1992. Kingfisher children's books and Larousse reference titles originating in the U.K. and France that are edited/co-published for the North American market. Now a sales division of Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Before the wheel was invented about 5,500 years ago, few people traveled far from home; when they did, they went on foot. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
ballast tanks, rotor blades, hang gliders Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Quick-fire Quiz, Formula One New!
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Before the wheel was invented about 5,500 years ago, few people traveled far from home; when they did, they went on foot. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
ballast tanks, rotor blades, hang gliders Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Quick-fire Quiz, Formula One New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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