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The Big Book of Trains

by DK

A visual guide to trains and how they work

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A visual guide to trains and how they work

Organized around different kinds of trains, this illustrated reference pairs multiple photographs with concise explanatory text. It spans train history from the early locomotive to high-speed rail, while also introducing the parts that help trains move, including pistons, boilers and coupling rods. Comparisons between steam and diesel models sit alongside examples designed for particular work or conditions, such as freight, mountain and snow trains. The broad coverage connects engineering details with the varied roles trains serve around the world.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children curious about trains, rail travel and their history
  • Young readers who enjoy photo-rich nonfiction and labeled explanations
  • Readers interested in how train parts and specialized train designs work

Themes

Railway historyTrain engineeringTypes and uses of trainsRail travel around the world

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Book overview

From the first locomotive built in 1804 to the high-speed bullet train, The Big Book of Trains is the perfect book for kids who love trains.

Packed with 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 book for young readers who want to know everything about trains.

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