See Inside Trains


Book Description

Trains hold a fascination for just about anybody, and this lift-the-flap history of locomotion tells it all, from Stephenson's Rocket to the bullet trains of today.




Look Inside Trains


Book Description

Toot! Toot! The steam train whistles. "Clickety-clack! The freight train rattles. Lift the flaps to discover how trains work, what they do, and where in the world they go. From traditional steam trains to super-fast bullet trains, trams and funicular railways, children will love lifting the flaps to discover how different types of trains work. With lots of fun facts about about the history of train travel and famous trains and railways from around the world. Perfect for any little train enthusiast.




Trains: For tablet devices


Book Description

When were the first trains built? How do some trains go uphill? What's it like to drive a train? Specially written for children who are just beginning to read alone this fact-filled book has all the answers and more. Includes full-colour photographs and links to recommended websites to find out more. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. "Excellent for helping children to learn to use books for research. Short chunks of text and plenty of pictures make these books really fun to read." - Parents in Touch




The Big Book of Trains


Book Description

From the first locomotive built in 1804 to the high-speed bullet train, The Big Book of Trains is the perfect ebook for kids who love trains. Includes amazing facts and photographs of trains around the world, The Big Book of Trains covers the history of trains and train travel. Different types of trains are featured on their own spreads, and each page features multiple images to give a close-up view as well as informative text about each train. See the differences among monorails, passenger trains, and TGVs. Learn about pistons, fireboxes, boilers, and coupling rods, and find out exactly what they do to help the train travel down on the tracks. See key features of each train model and discover the difference between steam trains and diesels. Find out how trains are designed for certain jobs and tasks, including mountain trains, snow trains, and freight trains. Look at the biggest and fastest trains in the world. With incredible pictures and informative text, The Big Book of Trains is the essential ebook for young readers who want to know everything about trains.




The LEGO Trains Book


Book Description

Learn the model-making process from start to finish, including the best ways to choose scale, wheels, motors, and track layout. Get advice for building steam engines, locomotives, and passenger cars, and discover fresh ideas and inspiration for your own LEGO train designs. Inside you'll find: -A historical tour of LEGO trains -Step-by-step building instructions for models of the German Inter-City Express (ICE), the Swiss “Crocodile,” and a vintage passenger car -Tips for controlling your trains with transformers, receivers, and motors -Advice on advanced building tech­niques like SNOT (studs not on top), micro­striping, creating textures, and making offset connections -Case studies of the design process -Ways to use older LEGO pieces in modern designs For ages 10+




All Aboard!


Book Description

Unfolds into a 5-foot train with flaps to peek into each car.




Trains


Book Description

"Introduction to the technology of trains featuring low-level text and large scale cutaway illustrations"--Provided by publisher.




I Love Trains!


Book Description

A follow-up to the successful I Love Trucks!, this rhymed picture book introduces the preschool set to trains and the jobs they do.




Steam Train, Dream Train 1-2-3


Book Description

Cuddle up with the beloved animal friends from the bestselling Steam Train, Dream Train and count on lots of fun! Little train enthusiasts will love counting from one to ten along with the dreamy train cars!




Trains


Book Description

Looks at the inner workings of a selection of railroad trains, including steam trains, electric trains, heavy-duty diesel trains, and high-speed trains, in a board book with lift flaps.