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The Hamlyn Colour
The fascinating world of transport is
continually changing - at the turn of this
century nobody had flown in an aeroplane, yet
today spacecraft probe deep into Space and
men have visited the moon. Recent scientific
advances mean that methods of transport are
constantly evolving to suit the requirements of
the human race as it prepares to enter the 21 st
century.
This colourful and comprehensive
encyclopedia includes over 300 illustrations
and looks at the many varied forms of
transport used on water, land, in the air and in
Space. Every exciting aspect of the subject is
covered, from the early days of air travel and
the first steam trains to today's giant tankers,
'bullet' trains capable of over 210 kph,
supersonic jets, electric cars, hydrofoils and
rockets designed to land on distant planets.
Divided into four sections, each written by an
expert, this encyclopedia with its enjoyable
and informative text is an invaluable guide for
every...
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Fülszöveg
The Hamlyn Colour
The fascinating world of transport is
continually changing - at the turn of this
century nobody had flown in an aeroplane, yet
today spacecraft probe deep into Space and
men have visited the moon. Recent scientific
advances mean that methods of transport are
constantly evolving to suit the requirements of
the human race as it prepares to enter the 21 st
century.
This colourful and comprehensive
encyclopedia includes over 300 illustrations
and looks at the many varied forms of
transport used on water, land, in the air and in
Space. Every exciting aspect of the subject is
covered, from the early days of air travel and
the first steam trains to today's giant tankers,
'bullet' trains capable of over 210 kph,
supersonic jets, electric cars, hydrofoils and
rockets designed to land on distant planets.
Divided into four sections, each written by an
expert, this encyclopedia with its enjoyable
and informative text is an invaluable guide for
every young person who is interested in travel
and transport.
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