Trains
A Wondrous Journey Through the Technology of Trains
Published on 30. November 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-0-7548-0837-4 (ISBN)
Description
This title presents a journey into the world of trains and railways - from their origins to the present-day high-speed "Bullet Train" from Japan. The book explores the imapact trains have had on society over their 200 year history, and sees what the future holds for this type of transportation. Photographs and illustrations attempt to capture the spirit of train travel past and present, and provide an insight into how different types of trains work. Step-by-step projects and model-making experiments are included which also help explain ideas such as how the whells stay on the track, how the different propulsion mechanisms work and how the tunnels and bridges are built. The book is aimed at supplementing the National Curriculum science, design and technology and history specifications at Key Stage 2.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Anness Publishing
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Product notice
Vinyl
Illustrations
200 colour photographs, illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 228 mm
Weight
656 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7548-0837-4 (9780754808374)
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Persons
For the past 20 years, Jackie Gaff has been writing and editing children's books on range of subjects, including natural history, science and technology and ancient history. The consultant Michael Harris, has been writing and consulting on the subject of trains and railways for over 30 years. The 300 articles and journals, as well as various books that he has produced have made him one of the leading experts in his field.