Tom Standage's fleet-footed and surprising global histories have delighted readers and cemented his reputation as one of our leading interpreters of technologies past and present. Now, he returns with a provocative account of a sometimes-overlooked form of technology-personal transportation-and explores how it has shaped societies and cultures over millennia. Beginning around 3,500 BCE with the wheel--a device that didn't catch on until a couple...

Presents the history of transportation, from the days before engines to the exploration of Mars, providing information on race cars, powerboats, high-speed trains, and the space shuttle.

On their way to the beach for a picnic the Pig family encounters almost every kind of transportation vehicle imaginable--and imaginary.

"The fossil fuels powering cars, trains, and planes are harming the environment, but scientists are creating innovative, transportation solutions. Explore the future of transportation from self-flying drones to levitating trains"--

Roger and Flip travel in many ancient and modern cars, trucks, airplanes, locomotives, and ships.

Presents a brief look at how transportation has changed over the years.

In this twist on the classic poem, a little red car takes a final cruise around town before going to bed, beeping good-night to all his vehicular friends--

"Book introduces the reader to Cool Cars"-- Provided by publisher.

"Beginning with the birth of the internal combustion engine, Drive explores how this once rare and luxurious status symbol has become a staple of everyday life. It shows you the ways in which the automobile has influenced breakthroughs in new technology and design, while becoming the focal point of an exhilarating genera of sport. Taking you on a journey along Route 66, inside the engine of a sports car, and into the lives of the most successful pioneers...