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Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Transport technologies > General
Illus. in full color. "Stretches the definition of 'truck' to include buses, campers, and fire engines, all meticulously illustrated."--School Library Journal.
From the earliest horse-drawn trains to modern maglev trains, this
seek-and-find book covers the evolution of rail from the mid-19th
century to the present day. Children learn about the various uses
of a train, the different types of train--including rapid transit,
commuter rail, regional rail, and high-speed rail--and the
characteristics of train stations. This excellent educational
resource combines learning and playing.
"Desde los primeros trenes impulsados por la fuerza de caballo
hasta los trenes mas modernos de levitacion magnetica, este libro
abarca el desarrollo del ferrocarril desde mitades del siglo XIX
hasta la actualidad. Los ninos aprenden sobre los diferentes
propositos del tren, las diferentes clases de trenes--incluyendo el
metro, el tren de cercanias, el tren interprovincial y el tren de
alta velocidad--y las caracteristicas de las estaciones. Este
excelente recurso educativo combina el aprendizaje y el juego."
Providing information on a wide variety of aircraft, from
dirigibles and helicopters to passenger and fighter jets, this
profusely illustrated book introduces children to the history and
diversity of aviation and includes a brief section on airports and
air travel. Readers are encouraged to find a number of items in the
pages of the book, including flight goggles, hot air balloons, and
paratroopers, lending an element of play to the educational
material provided. This is a great resource for young readers
interested in flight.
"Proveyendo informacion sobre una amplia variedad de aeronaves,
desde dirigibles y helicopteros hasta aviones de pasajeros y cazas,
este libro abundantemente ilustrado les ensena a los ninos sobre la
historia y la diversidad de la aviacion e incluye una breve seccion
sobre los aeropuertos y el viaje aereo. Al lector se le anima a
buscar diferentes objetos en las paginas del libro, incluyendo
gafas de vuelo, globos aerostaticos y paracaidistas, proporcionando
un elemento de juego al material didactico que se provee. Este es
un fantastico recurso para los jovenes lectores a los que les
interesa el vuelo."
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See Inside Trains
(Hardcover)
Emily Bone; Illustrated by Colin King
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From Stephenson's Rocket to today's modern bullet trains, chidren
will be fascinated by the history of locomotion as they explore
this exciting flap book. Lift the flaps to explore all kinds of
exciting trains, from a luxury steam train fit for a queen to
super-fast trains that run on magnets, trains that can climb up
mountains, and lots, lots more. Topics include the 'Golden age of
steam', 'Luxury travel' and 'Steam giants', all vibrantly
illustrated with over 60 flaps to lift. With internet links to
exciting websites to find out more.
Children want to know "Why don't ships sink?," "Which is the
fastest jet plane?," and "Why do cars need gasoline?" Climb aboard
and discover the answers in "I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings" by
Christopher Maynard!
Knowledge enlightens and enriches our minds and also our lives.
This section of Pegasus has a wide range of encyclopaedias for
children of all ages beginning from preschool to children of 12 to
13 years of age. All the encyclopaedias are full of knowledge
presented in an attractive manner.
This title introduces readers to the defining characteristics,
history, mechanics, and uses of dragsters. The title features
engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and
a glossary.
This title introduces readers to the defining characteristics,
history, mechanics, and uses of motocross cycles. The title
features engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid
photographs, and a glossary.
Get up-close to the most famous and unique cars ever made! What are
custom cars? Why are they made? And how have concept cars
influenced popular culture? Get the answers to all these questions,
and more, with this guide to some of the best cars ever made.
Motormania is the perfect series for car-mad kids. Striking photos
ensure each car is displayed in all its glory, while top-trump
style fact files and detailed 'tech points' highlight the
engineering that makes each car special. This series mixes the very
latest in car design and engineering with the greatest classics of
the past, and is perfect for petrol heads aged 7+.
Get up-close to the most famous and unique cars ever made! What
makes a car classic? Just how fast are classic cars? And how have
classic cars influenced cars today? Get the answers to all these
questions, and more, with this guide to some of the best cars ever
made. Motormania is the perfect series for car-mad kids. Striking
photos ensure each car is displayed in all its glory, while
top-trump style fact files and detailed 'tech points' highlight the
engineering that makes each car special. This series mixes the very
latest in car design and engineering with the greatest classics of
the past, and is perfect for petrol heads aged 7+.
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Diggers
(Paperback)
Aaron Frisch
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Seedlings offers irresistible introductions to exotic animals and
familiar construction vehicles, using a friendly voice and
educational text crafted for the youngest of readers. Dynamic
photos depict the bodies, behaviors, and habitats of animals and
the parts, operation, and roles of machines.
This title introduces readers to the defining characteristics,
history, mechanics, and uses of 4x4 trucks. The title features
engaging infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and
a glossary.
This title introduces readers to the defining characteristics,
history, mechanics, and uses of ATVs. The title features engaging
infographics, informative sidebars, vivid photographs, and a
glossary.
Each high interest title in this exciting new series explores
different types of cars and the designers who created them. Dynamic
photos show breakout designs from different eras and follow model
trends from their first appearance to their current styling.
Challenging scientific concepts related to vehicle performance are
introduced in simple, easy-to-understand terms.
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