Trains: A Complete History
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (743 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1626861560 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 118 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Philip Steele has written numerous works on history, the natural world, social issues, lands, and peoples for the DK Eyewitness series and National Geographic, among others. He lives in North Wales, U.K.
About the AuthorPhilip Steele has written numerous works on history, the natural world, social issues, lands, and peoples for the DK Eyewitness series and National Geographic, among others. He lives in North Wales, U.K.
Five Stars Amazon Customer Great item. David A. Carpenter said Fun with the grandkids. I bought this book because of my grandson's interest in trains. WOW, it was a BIG HIT on Christmas morning. The perforated paper parts are easy to remove from the printed page without further assistance; e.g., razor cutter, etc. Be advised, you will need a quick drying paper glue and patience. Yes, this book has helped my grandson practice . Perfect for our 10 yo train enthusiast Mom of 5 Perfect for our 10 yo train enthusiast. Beautifully illustrated. Directions are adequate. Love how it can become a separate train dictionary even after the train models are finished.
The scope of progress comes to life on these pages from the 1830 Best Friend of Charleston, whose passengers were to said to have traveled "on the wings of the wind" at a whopping top speed of 25 miles per hour, to the 2012 hybrid-powered Japan Railway HD300, which uses 36 percent less fuel than traditional trains and travels at speeds up to 70 miles per hour. Trains: A Complete History provides an excellent overview of the train models that were groundbreaking in their respective eras. An icon of the Industrial Re