On Track: The Remarkable Story of How Trains Have Changed Our World - Couverture rigide

Adams, Tom

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0711284849 ISBN 13 : 9780711284845

Editeur : Wide Eyed Editions, 2024

Synopsis

All aboard for a journey through time and across continents!

Jam-packed with fascinating facts and bright illustrations, this is the captivating story of how trains have transformed our world.

This book showcases the railway’s incredible engineering breakthroughs – from the earliest trains used in underground mines, to the advent of the steam train, right up to the latest driverless trains and mag-lev technology.

With this complete, colourful guide to the past, present and future of the railway:
 

• Marvel at some of the world’s most spectacular stations
• Discover iconic train journeys like the Orient Express and the Pacific Railroad
• Learn about the trains used in social protests and during times of war
• Understand the changing role of women and people of colour in the industry
• Decode the inner workings of these magnificent machines
• Meet rail heroes and innovators including George Stephenson, Mary Elizabeth Walton and Hideo Shima

And, as well as classic locos from history, readers can also delight in record-breaking train stats and learn about sky trains, suspension railways and monorails.

But the book also explores the enormous impact that railways have had on our lives, including the development of industry and commerce, the growth of our cities – even the setting of time zones.

This is a colourful, celebratory tribute to trains. These powerful machines opened the world to people like never before, and they continue to capture hearts and imaginations today. Look no further for the perfect gift for young train enthusiasts.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Tom Adams is an award-winning television producer and author. He was born in Yorkshire but now lives in Kent, UK. With a science background, he was inspired to turn his hand to writing children's books once his eldest son, then 5, started asking questions about how the world worked. He won the Society of Authors/ ALCS Award for Educational Writing for his book Molecule Mayhem.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wide Eyed Editions
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0711284849
• ISBN 13: 9780711284845
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Jay Tom
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible