The history of rail development and travel in a fun-to-follow format, together with technology projects to try yourself, perfect for 8-12 year-olds at home or school.
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Michael Harris worked in the railway industry, and wrote on the subject for 40 years. Steve Parker has written more than 300 science books.
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Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This book comes with 10 easy-to-do experiments and 230 exciting pictures. All aboard for a journey into the history and technology of rail travel! It covers everything from the 'iron horses' of the Wild West and Stephenson's Rocket to the luxurious Orient Express and today's high-speed vehicles. Step-by-step projects look at the technology behind trains - learn about forces and motion, build a bridge, construct a tunnel, and even make your own model locomotive and railway track. Stunning photographs and detailed illustrations evoke the spirit of train travel. Railways revolutionized the day-to-day lives of ordinary people around the world. This book charts the development of trains, from the early horse-drawn wagons used in mines and the first steam locomotives to the comfort and convenience of modern, streamlined passenger trains. Discover how the first underground railways were designed and constructed, and explore the latest high-tech designs. This book is a treasure trove of information for the young railway enthusiast and is ideal for families and school groups to explore together. The history of rail development and travel in a fun-to-follow format, together with technology projects to try yourself, perfect for 8-12 year-olds at home or school. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781861474896
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Exploring Science: Trains: With 10 Easy-To-Do Experiments and 230 Exciting Pictures This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9781861474896
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Hardback. Condition: New. This book comes with 10 easy-to-do experiments and 230 exciting pictures. All aboard for a journey into the history and technology of rail travel! It covers everything from the 'iron horses' of the Wild West and Stephenson's Rocket to the luxurious Orient Express and today's high-speed vehicles. Step-by-step projects look at the technology behind trains - learn about forces and motion, build a bridge, construct a tunnel, and even make your own model locomotive and railway track. Stunning photographs and detailed illustrations evoke the spirit of train travel. Railways revolutionized the day-to-day lives of ordinary people around the world. This book charts the development of trains, from the early horse-drawn wagons used in mines and the first steam locomotives to the comfort and convenience of modern, streamlined passenger trains. Discover how the first underground railways were designed and constructed, and explore the latest high-tech designs. This book is a treasure trove of information for the young railway enthusiast and is ideal for families and school groups to explore together. Seller Inventory # LU-9781861474896
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781861474896
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Condition: New. Covers everything from the 'iron horses' of the Wild West and Stephenson's Rocket to the luxurious Orient Express and today's high-speed vehicles. In this book, step-by-step projects look at the technology behind trains - learn about forces and motion, build a bridge, construct a tunnel, and even make your own model locomotive and railway track. Series: Exploring Science. Num Pages: 64 pages, over 230 pictures. BIC Classification: YNTR. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 282 x 216. . . 2016. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9781861474896