Creative thinkers?sometimes collaborating, sometimes competing, and always building on the work of their predecessors?have envisioned new ways to move about in the world. From the first foot migration out of Africa to rockets, humans have combined imagination, daring, and scientific and technical knowledge to improve existing vehicles or create new ones. Geography, culture, and available technologies have all influenced the development and use of vehicles in different parts of the world, and human travel has, in turn, often had a profound influence on society and the environment.
Paula Grey is a professional writer who has variety of short fiction and nonfiction, but this is her first published work. Paula lives in Wakefield, Rhode Island and enjoys traveling by land, sea, or air whenever she gets the opportunity.
Phillip Hoose is the acclaimed author of the National Book Award winner Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice. He is also the author of the multi—award winning title, The Race to Save the Lord God Bird, the National Book Award Finalist We Were There Too!: Young People in U.S. History, and the Christopher Award—winning manual for youth activism It's Our World Too!.
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