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61) All About Trains
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One of the fastest ways for many people to travel together over land is by train. Although train travel in America is not as popular as it was a century ago, it continues to convey a sense of mystery and romanticism in our minds. This fully illustrated, informative resource for young readers introduces the history of the railroad, explains how trains are powered, examines modern high-speed trains used in other parts of the world, and looks to the...
62) All About Cars
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It's hard to imagine what life was like before there were cars. Cars have made it easy for people to travel within a city or across a continent. This informative resource delves into the rich history of the automobile as a form of transportation. Full-color photographs celebrate the many types of cars, and easy-to-read diagrams explain how a car is assembled and how it works. Finally, readers will be interested to learn about all the latest innovations...
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Children learn to ride them early in life. Weekend warriors use them for exercise. People even ride them to and from work. The bicycle is a source of entertainment, but it is also an invaluable means of transportation. Today, there are about two times more bicycles than cars worldwide. This fun and engaging resource discusses the development of the bicycle, its use throughout its two-hundred-year history, bicycle use around the globe, and modern innovations....
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Out of the need for speed came the motorcycle. The first model was a bicycle with an engine strapped to it. Since then, the motorcycle has become its own vehicle, with a model to suit almost anybody's needs. This informative resource will appeal to young readers who love motorcycles and for those writing reports. It examines the invention and development of the motorcycle, the essential components of a motorcycle, and how motorcycles work. A special...
65) All About Planes
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People have always wanted to fly. In the 1700s and 1800s, humans flew in lighter-than-air ships such as balloons, airships, and gliders. It was not until 1903 in North Carolina that two brothers built and flew the first heavier-than-air craft-the airplane. Of course, aviation has come a long way since then. Today's planes fly at high speeds and great heights. They quickly transport passengers, mail, cargo, and our armed forces around the world. This...
66) All About Ships
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While ocean travel is not the preferred method of transportation for most people today, ships are used around the world to transport important cargo and military, among other things. Young readers will be interested to learn about the long and fascinating history of ships. This informative resource examines the different types of ships, the parts that make up a ship, the different ways in which ships can be powered, and the wide variety of cargo-people...
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Through space exploration humans have learned a great deal about the planets, stars, and other objects in space. More than five thousand spacecraft have been launched into space to gather information since 1957. Without space travel, NASA may never have developed many of the things we take for granted today, such as cell phone cameras, CAT scans, and ski boots. This useful and interesting resource discusses the many types of manned and unmanned spacecraft,...
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Many of us enjoy quiet mornings canoeing on the lake, an afternoon of sailing on the ocean, or a weekend of adventurous kayaking through river rapids. But how do boats float? And what is the best way of powering them? Young readers will enjoy learning about the surprising variety of small boats, their basic structure, and their uses throughout history. Small boats are used for conveyance, security, rescue, and, of course, recreationally. This fully...
69) Terrific trains
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Grosset & Dunlap
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[2014]
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"Few travel by trains today, but kids regardless are fascinated by the freight train, passenger trains, the conductor, and even the caboose. Terrific Trains will mix both illustrations and photographs to bring the railroad to life!"--Provided by publisher.
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Report - National Transportation Safety Board volume no. NTSB-RAR-76-1
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Dept. of Transportation, National Transportation Safety Board, Bureau of Accident Investigation
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1976
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English
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The accident described in this report has been designated a major accident by the National Transportation Safety Board under the criteria established by the Safety Board's regulations. -- foreword.
at 12:32 p.m. on August 6, 1974, a shipment of monomethylamine nitrate solution (PRM) detonated during routine switching operations in the Burlington Northern Inc. Apple Yard in Wenatchee, Washington. The explosion killed 2 persons, injured 113, and destroyed...
72) Motorcycles
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Who was the first person to ride a motorcycle? How did they come up with idea? Who makes the fastest motorcycle? This "Innovation in Transportation" book, Motorcycles, takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about Motorcycles.
73) Cars
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Your new family car looks very different than the Model T developed by Henry Ford. Cars of today are much faster, safer, and more reliable than the Model T. Have you ever wondered how new cars are developed? The Innovation in Transportation series takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the automotive industry.
74) Cargo Ships
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We hear a lot about the new global economy. How does it work? How are we able to transport so many products around the world? How have innovations in the development of Cargo Ships fueled the global economy? Find the answers to these questions and more when you take a look at cargo ships from a new perspective.
75) Space Travel
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Who was the first man to walk on the moon? Who developed the space shuttle? Will man ever land on mars? Find the answers to these questions and more when you take a look at space travel from a new perspective.
76) Trains
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Where is the fastest train in the world? How is it possible for a train to go under the English Channel? What does the next generations of trains look like? Find the answers to these questions and more when you take a look at trains from a new perspective.
77) Passenger Ships
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Rock climbing walls, swimming pools, mini golf courses, ice skating rinks are now available on passenger ships. How do they do it? Who comes up with the next new thing? What role does innovation play in the development of the next generation of passenger ships? This 'Innovation in Transportation' book, Passenger Ships, takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about passenger ships.
78) Trucks
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Who can up with the idea behind the first truck? How big is the largest truck in the world? How much does it haul? The 'Innovation in Transportation' book Trucks takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about trucks.
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Starting with an introduction about discovering the coal-burning paddle steamers of the Humber in the early 1970s the book continues with a brief history of the ferries of the Humber Estuary, the coming of the first paddle steamer, the Caledonia, in 1814 and the rapid expansion of steamers operating on the estuary.
It includes personal memories of those who worked on, used and loved the Humber ferries. It especially looks at the paddle steamers,...
80) Grave Cargo
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A dead mage, a missing friend, and an unpredictable alliance merge into a volatile package sending Rory careening through the Arcane elite's deadly secrets.Rory Costas, Arcane Transporter, is finally out from under the Guild's thumb and ready to jumpstart her career as an independent contractor. Even better than the potential income, her promising future offers the additional perk of keeping her coveted magic out of the hands of the all-powerful Arcane...
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