Trains
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovation in Transportation series
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.
Airplanes
by Nancy Robinson Masters
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovation in Transportation series
The new Boeing Superliner looks much different than the plane the Wright Brothers flew at Kitty Hawk. Have you ever wondered how new planes are developed? This "Innovation in Transportation" book, Planes, takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about flying.
Motorcycles
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovation in Transportation series
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.
Passenger Ships
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovation in Transportation series
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.
Space Travel
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovation in Transportation series
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.
Trucks
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovation in Transportation series
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.
Cars
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovation in Transportation series
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.
Cargo Ships
Part of the 21st Century Skills Innovation Library: Innovation in Transportation series
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.