Children will learn about all the different modes of transport and types of vehicles, from cars and trucks to emergency vehicles, trains, boats, helicopters, and planes. Young readers will also find out how they work and all the things they help us do, such as going to work or on holiday, visiting friends, and transporting food and fuel. Content includes: . Beautifully illustrated introduction to transport - one of the most popular subject areas for children . Contains cars, trucks, emergency vehicles, trains, boats, helicopters and plans . Features beloved artist Alain Grée's archive illustrations from the 1960s and 70s All are charmingly depicted by French illustrator Alain Grée, whose stunning vintage illustrations leap out from every page. AGES: 2 to 4 AUTHOR: Alain Grée is a French author and illustrator of children's books. He has had over 300 books published, which have been translated into 20 different languages. He has also worked as a children's broadcaster on French national television, produced three detective novels, ten ship navigation books and been a journalist for 20 years for Voiles et Voiliers (sailing ships) magazine. He is currently a graphic designer and editor for various advertising publications. Alain's main hobby is sailing. He's owned several boats since the 1970s and has crossed the Atlantic Ocean twice. He finds his sailing trips provide the perfect time out to work on new children's stories and illustrations.