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."

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.

There are so many things to see down by the station; engines, buses, taxis and more. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.

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.