TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 On the Land 5 CHAPTER 2 In the Air 11 INSPIRE ME Shape Changing Wings 16 CHAPTER 3 In the Water 19 CHAPTER 4 In the Future 25 Focus on Transportation Technology Inspired by Nature 30 Glossary 31 To Learn More 32 Index 32
CHAPTER 1 ON THE LAND Before Before modern transportation existed people lived most of their lives in one small area Today many people travel all over the world But moving from one place to another can be difficult Scientists are always looking for faster and safer methods of travel In Japan bullet trains carry travelers as fast as 199 miles per hour 320 km h 5
