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My little book of trains / by Rod Green.

by Green, Rod (Children's author)

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Quarto Library, c2022.

Railroad trains -- Juvenile literature.

Railroads -- Juvenile literature.

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64 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes index.

"Packed full of cool photos and fascinating facts!"--Cover.

What is a train? -- Railroad tracks -- Early trains -- Steam trains -- Railroads in Europe -- U.S. Railroads -- Diesel trains -- Electric trains -- Bullet trains -- Tilting trains -- Trams -- CAble cars -- Funicular railways -- Monorail -- Maglev trains -- Underground trains -- Commuter trains -- Freight trains -- Shunters -- Engineering trains -- Tourist trains -- Fastest trains -- Longest trains -- Miniature railroads -- Sleeper trains -- Luxury trains -- Bridges and tunnels -- Future trains.

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.

Preschool picture book.

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