The way people travel has drastically changed the course of history-or is it the other way around? Readers will relish the chance to cross the intersection of history and technology as they take in the sights, sounds, and smells of traveling on a stagecoach, sailing ship, train, and other conveyances. A narrative structure traces the development of transportation around the world. Boxed features will include fascinating transit-related anecdotes, short biographies of key figures, and milestones in transportation technology. Each book also brings readers up to speed on environmental issues and features ideas for future modes of transportation.