An overview of the history and uses of railroads.
Hear That Train Whistle Blow! How the Railroad Changed the World (Landmark Books (Random House))
by Milton Meltzer
The Transcontinental Railroad (Milestones in American History)
by Edward J Renehan, Jr.
In May 1869, the U.S. railroad network unified when the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads came together in Promontory, Utah. ""The Transcontinental Railroad"" discusses this important milestone in the expansion of the United States and its impact on the nation, both positive and negative. This book tells how the east-west railroad played an integral role in opening western markets to residents of the eastern United States, but it also examines how the railroad led to the demise of many...
Start your engines and find out the answers...fast! What is the top speed of a steam train? How quickly does a rollercoaster travel round its track? Which is the fastest passenger train in the world? Enter the world of the fastest machines, the latest technology and some record-breaking speeds...and be amazed!
Fun and facts for children from one of the most trusted names in learning: the Smithsonian Institution.
How Railroads Shaped America (American History Flashpoints! (Paperback)) (American History Flashpoints! (Hardcover))
by Jack O'Mara
Space Coloring Book for Kids Vol.2 (Space Coloring Book for Kids, #2)
by Space Coloring Book for Kids and Brenda J Reynoso
Gift Notebook for Railway Modellers, Blank Lined Journal Start Small, THINK BIG
by Useful Treehouse Publications
A kindergarten-level introduction to polar bears, covering their growth process, behaviors, their Arctic home, and such defining features as their all-white fur. The popular Seedlings series from Creative Education now offers irresistible introductions to six more wild animals and six speedy vehicles. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted for the youngest of readers, these newest books touch upon the bodies, behaviors, habitats, and family relationsh...
i-SPY On a Train Journey Activity Book (Collins Michelin i-SPY Guides)
Keep kids busy with this fun-filled i-SPY activity book Keep little travellers busy with this fun-filled i-SPY activity book. Packed with puzzles, photos and things to spot on a train journey for hours of entertainment. It’s bursting with boredom-busting puzzles including wordsearches, mazes, spot the difference, and more, plus there’s lots of things to spot on a train journey and points to score. Whether in the car, waiting at the airport, on the train, or on holid...
Rapid Transit Systems and the Decline of Steam (The World's Railroads)
by Christopher Chant
Subways, trolley cars, monorails, and other fast moving trains used for conveying people, illustrated with detailed descriptions.