People have been trying to figure out ways to get from place to place faster and more efficiently for thousands of years. In the last few centuries, technology has leaped forward, allowing us to create airplanes, cars, trains, and other vehicles that were previously only dreams and sketches. New materials have allowed people to build bridges that span miles to connect previously inaccessible places. The informative main text, augmented by engaging sidebars, chronicles humanity's constant quest to go faster and farther-across the oceans, over mountains, and to the stars. • Full-color photographs show the evolution of technology, from the first prototype to the most current design • Graphic organizers give readers a detailed understanding of the science behind each topic • A glossary of new terms gives students a better grasp of the textCurriculum connections: • Discussion questions help readers use the information presented in the text to formulate their own hypotheses • Scientific diagrams help illustrate core scientific concepts, making them easier for readers to explain
