Transport: The Amazing Story of Ships, Trains, Aircraft and Cars, and How They Work (Illustrated Science Encyclopedia) (Illustrated Science Encyclopedia S.) - Softcover

Michael Harris, has been writing and consulting on the subject of trains and railways for over 30 years. Peter Harrison he is the author of two children's information books on famous painters and is currently a freelance writer and editor. Peter Mellett, he has worked as an editor, writer and consultant for many children's and adult educational books. Chris Oxlade has worked as a writer and editor on more than 70 books, and he has written mainly for children but occasionally for the adult market. John Rostron he has published papers in the applications of mathematics to biology and is a consultant to children's reference books.

Surveys the development of ships, trains, motor vehicles, and aircraft; describes how the different forms of transportation work; and suggests a variety of related activities and projects.