Examines different kinds of trains, past and present, describing their features and functions.

A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...

How do trains work? What is the fastest train in the world? What do electric trains, cable cars, and trams have in common? My Little Book of Trains answers all of these questions and many more. See hard-working trains in action and learn about shunters, tilting trains, and miniature railways! Perfect for reluctant readers, this book will hold the interest of young children and encourage them to find out more about the many different types of trains....

A handbook for earning the Boy Scout merit badge in railroading. Includes information about model railroads and the development, organization, and operation of a modern railroad.

Photographs and brief text present different kinds of trains and their cars: passenger trains, mountain trains, freight trains, diesel locomotives, gondolas, hopper cars, tank cars, and more.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to how trains work. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces extreme trains to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

Through simple text and informative photos, readers will delve into one of the most important, ubiquitous, and ever-changing technologies of the past two centuries: the train. Students will explore fundamental engineering principles through a look at unique rail networks from all over the world and will place that information in context as they learn about the important connection between technology and society. Follow-up activities will challenge...

Information for young readers cocerning automobiles, ships, trains, and other transportation vehicles.

"This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about trains and how they transport people and oil"--Provided by publisher.