Ocean State Libraries

Over 250 rare photographs depict one of the greatest industrial feats of World War II: the massive production of American military aircraft. Photos show teams of workers turning out Boeing B-17 bombers in Seattle, huge B-24D Liberators at the Ford plant in Willow Run, F6F Grumman Hellcat fighters in Long Island, and much more.

Describes the history and development of four-wheel drive vehicles and some of the models manufactured around the world.

Describes in detail some categories of custom bikes including the chop, café racer, streetfighter, lowrider, street custom, rat, and trike.

Provides a look at the different models of large trucks--past, present, and future--the companies that make them, and the work they do.

Describes a school bus and its different parts, including the lights, stop arm, back door, and mirrors.

In simple text and photographs, describes a variety of trucks and what they do, including garbage trucks, cement mixers, snow plows, and mail trucks.

Text and photographs introduce some of the world's strangest automobiles including the Messerschmitt KR200.

Describes the history, early models, major parts, and jobs of barges.

Discusses the invention, development, and operation of cable cars, particularly in the United States.