TECHNOLOGY
Spray, Sally

Trains, Planes, and Ships

(3) 4-6 Fact Finders: Awesome Engineering series. Illustrated by Mark Ruffle. This series packs lots of information about engineering structures or vehicles into slim volumes. Each spread includes a "Building Brief" explaining the challenge, engineer, and location of the featured invention; information on the history and physical science involved; and illustrative diagrams and small photos. The tone respects readers' intelligence, as do the straightforward scientific explanations. A page of facts concludes each volume. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fact Finders: Awesome Engineering titles: Bridges, Fairground Rides, and Trains, Planes, and Ships.

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