"People invent all kinds of interesting ways to get around. Some vehicles can get you where you're going faster and better than ever. Others are mostly for un. Learn about some of the world's wackiest vehicles"--

"Congested city streets are noisy and thick with cars and trucks, while pedestrians and cyclists are squeezed to the dangerous edges--but does it have to be this way? Imagine a city where we aren't stuck in cars, where clean air makes it easier to breathe, and where transit is easy to access--and on time. Imagine a city where streets are for people! This fun, accessible and ultimately hopeful book explores sustainable transportation around the globe,...

Rhyming text and illustrations portray piloting various forms of transportation including hot air balloons and bicycles. End notes include historical background and timeline.

"Airplanes travel all around the world! In this title, beginning readers can learn about the parts of these mighty machines as well as the jobs they do through simple, predictable text and bright photos. Features such as a labeled diagram of airplane parts support and reinforce the text. This low-level title will help students just beginning to read independently to take flight!"--Provided by the publisher.

"This is a playful search-and-find, inside/outside book of underground systems around the world. Alternating shortened pages introduce the subways of 12 different cities. On the first page we see the exterior of the train, and are presented with fascinating facts and figures about the transport system. On the following, shortened page, we find the inside of the train and the platform, bustling with activity. On this busy page, young readers are invited...

Summoned to the Great Gorilla Villa by King Big Daddy to meet the newest member of their family, ten gorillas arrive on time using various forms of transportation, including hot-air balloon, taxicab, and pogo stick.

There are many different types of rescue vehicles that can arrive to help when there is an emergency. Young learners will read about these types of vehicles, which include fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars. They also explore the many parts of each rescue vehicle and how they work to assist those in need.

"Engaging images accompany information about troop transport missions. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.

Presents the words to a cumulative song about the different modes of transportation, sounds, and colors a group of children observes on the way to school, such as a chuffing, long blue train.