DK Eyewitness Guides: Train - Couverture rigide

Coiley, John

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0863189113 ISBN 13 : 9780863189111

Editeur : Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd, 1998

Synopsis

The introduction of steam locomotives marked the beginning of a revolution that was to change the lives of people all over the world. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs follows the development of railways from horse-drawn carriages to the high-speed trains of today.Take a look inside the luxurious saloon used by Queen Victoria over one hundred years ago and see the world's first underground steam train. See inside an original working signal box and learn how a train driver reads the signals along the line. Discover how tracks evolved from simple wooden strips to steel rails able to take the strain of titling trains and learn how bridges and tunnels are built. See the fastest train in the world as well as the hi-tech trains of the future.Produced in association with the National Railway Museum in York Train is a unique and exciting introduction to the thrill and fascination of railways.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Help your child learn about trains with this fact-packed guide, giant wallchart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website From the incredible train that has no wheels to the world’s great subway systems; let your child discover the amazing story of trains: from the days of steam to the high-speed marvels of today and the future. They’ll discover more about trains by downloading 100s of amazing images from the clip-art CD. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, ensure your child learns everything they need to know about trains. With dedicated website www.ew.dk.com.

Présentation de l'éditeur

The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.
Eyewitness Train is DK's classic look at railroads and the trains that move along them, now reissued with a CD and wall chart.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0863189113
• ISBN 13: 9780863189111
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 63
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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