Some people walk and others drive cars. There are buses and trains too. How do you get around your neighborhood?

Some people walk and others drive cars. There are buses and trains too. How do you get around your neighborhood?

Presents information about being safe in a neighborhood, including knowing the people, looking both ways before crossing the road, and staying in the yard.

See how transportation has changed over the years Transportation carries people from one place to another, but it has changed over time. Long ago airplanes began to fly in the sky, now airplanes fly very high and far. This book looks at how transportation has changed over the years Historical and modern-day photographs interspersed throughout these books clearly illustrate how aspects of daily life change over time, while simple text shows readers how to compare and contrast ideas. Timelines in the back of each book give readers perspective by listing key inventions and developments that have modernized our lives.

How do you get to school or travel around a big city? If you lived in a different country, the way you travel could be completely different! Kids in Cambodia ride in paddle boats to get to floating schools on the water. People in Australia often ride a monorail around crowded cities. Take a tour around the world, and see how people get from here to there.

From cars and trains to planes and boats, people all around the world have developed diverse means and methods of travel. In this fascinating exploration of transportation, Gail Gibbons employs her signature, colorful artwork and accessible text to explain transportation choices to young readers. Vehicles of many kinds are clearly detailed, as are transportation-related facts and concepts such as carpooling and commuting. For young readers on the go, this book is a must-have!

Explains how neighborhood signs help people stay safe, drive safely, and find their way around. Suggested level: junior.