Did you know that the wheel was invented more than 5,000 years ago? Vehicles have come a long way since then. The fastest train today can go more than 280 mph (450 kph). And there's a jet that can fly faster than 2,100 mph (3,500 kph). These are just a couple of examples of amazing vehicle engineering. Discover extreme facts about vehicles in this fun and kooky book.

Going places -- Let's sail away! -- Shipping out -- All aboard! -- Pedal power! -- Hit the road! -- Wild wheels -- Taking flight -- Super spacecraft -- Riding solo -- Going green -- Tomorrow's transportation -- Balloon-Powered car.