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Failures That Fueled Transportation

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668942000

The world might be a different place if people gave up on these transportation innovations after they first failed. Fantastic Failures: From Flops to Fortune takes readers through the unexpected origins of popular products and innovations. With a focus on persistence and creative thinking, this hi-lo series makes the case that failure might just be the first step to success.

What Pilots Need to Know

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941850

Pilots need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to take to the skies. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

What Auto Mechanics Need to Know

Diane Lindsey Reeves (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668941799

Auto mechanics need to have the expert knowledge, skills, and tools to keep the world's automobiles running. The Career Expert Files series covers professionals who are experts in their fields. These career experts know things we never thought they'd need to know, but we're glad they do.

Tesla

Jennifer Colby (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668914298

Tech and innovation are at the forefront of luxury supercars. This book explores the cool features that make Teslas some of the best high-performance vehicles in the world. From the history of the brand, to fast facts, and awesome photos--these books have enough to keep any car enthusiast engaged. Books feature educational sidebars, table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and timeline.

Ferrari

Jennifer Colby (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668914328

Tech and innovation are at the forefront of luxury supercars. This book explores the cool features that make Ferraris some of the best high-performance vehicles in the world. From the history of the brand, to fast facts, and awesome photos--these books have enough to keep any car enthusiast engaged.Books feature educational sidebars, a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, and timeline.

Smart Vehicles

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534172456

What makes something "smart?" In the Exploring the Internet of Things series, readers discover how inanimate objects, from watches to home speakers to even t-shirts, help people get things done better, faster, and smarter. In Smart Vehicles, readers will learn the practical application, technological and future advancements, and innovation of IoT in self-driving cars. Includes informative sidebars, data-focused text, and 21st Century Skills backmatter content.

Careers in Self-Driving Car Technology

Martin Gitlin (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534131484

Readers get acquainted with the people behind today's most cutting-edge technologies in the self-driving car tech field--from bright ideas to cool new products--and inspires readers to consider a high-tech future career. Careers in Self-Driving Car Technology introduces six exciting careers and features sidebar activities that invite readers to Imagine That! and Dig Deeper! Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and supplementary backmatter.

Cars

Robert Green (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791633

You may have traveled thousands of miles in your family's car. Did you know that some parts of that car might have traveled halfway around the world before the car ended up in your family's garage? Look inside to find out more about how cars are manufactured by companies in many different countries.

Airplanes

Nancy Robinson Masters (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793491

Did you know that a jet engine can be made of as many as 25,000 different parts and that those parts come from suppliers around the world? Read this book to find out more about airplanes, how they are manufactured, and how they help make our 21st century global economy possible.

Gasoline

Kevin Cunningham (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793507

Did you know that gasoline is made from petroleum that is extracted from deep inside Earth? And that the government of Saudi Arabia owns the world's largest petroleum corporation? Read this book to find out more about how petroleum is turned into gasoline and how that gasoline ends up in the tank of cars around the world.

Bicycles

Robert Green (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602791596

It may be hard to believe in a world full of automobiles, but bicycles are still a favorite means of transportation for many people around the world. This book introduces readers to the history of bicycles and the economics of manufacturing them.

Space Travel

James M. Flammang (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793811

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.

Passenger Ships

Judy Alter (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793859

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.

Trains

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793835

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.

Trucks

Matt Mullins (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793866

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.

Airplanes

Nancy Robinson Masters (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793842

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, Airplanes, takes a look at the people and creative ideas that have changed the way we think about flying.

Cars

James M. Flammang (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793804

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

James M. Flammang (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793828

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.

Motorcycles

Vicky Franchino (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602793873

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.

Auto Technician

Katie Marsico (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781602799462

Part of the Career and Tech Education series, this book explains many aspects of the job of a Auto Technologist, including training and skills needed.

Transportation Planner

Nel Yomtov (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781624310560

A guide to what a transportation planner does and how to become one.

The Science of a Plane Crash

Carol S. Surges (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781631377167

This book discusses the science behind plane crashes. The chapters examine the worst plane crashes in history, explain how aircraft fail, and show how scientists and engineers are designing safer aircraft. Diagrams, charts, and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved.