Follow the evolution of transportation from the wheel to the internal combustion engine to the airplane. Discover how the simple wheel has inspired modern and future transportation. With detailed diagrams, essential history, and explanations of the underlying science, this is a book that will keep readers moving in the right direction.

* Explore the real work, its history, peoples, animals and technology * Discover unusual topics and intriguing facts * Learn about recent advances and global events The Discover Education programme is a high-quality illustrated series of books for young readers. 40 titles cover four popular subject areas - social science, science, natural history and history. The text is written for readers at varying reading levels and the topics have been carefully selected to interest and engage young readers, and to stimulate critical thinking.

Questions and answers describe several types of vehicles that use wings, wheels, or sails as their means of propulsion. Includes facts and statistics on vehicular movement and suggestions for activities and projects.