Did you know that trains opened up the American West? That some have several locomotives? That they can go upside down? Discover for yourself these and many more amazing facts about rail transport, from the earliest steam trains to the latest technology of the high-speed trains, in this awesome book all about trains! With a cover designed to grab a child's attention (including foil, spot UV, and embossing), and an immediately engaging interior filled with varying text lengths and density, diverse illustrations, dynamic layouts, and the most current information laid out in a captivating format, young readers will come back to this book again and again, building their science knowledge base as well as vocabulary. Fun facts, true or false quizzes, search and find features, clearly labeled graphics, and text boxes are designed to hold the attention of all types of learners, making the information accessible and interesting, as well as engaging and entertaining. Keywords: World of Wonder I Didn't Know That; illustrated guide, STEM series, strong text features; photographs, labels, diagrams, captions, side text, comprehension questions, glossary, index, real world connections; projects. Technology, math, history; rail transport Lexile: None GRL: P
This book is full of amazing facts about trains, such as: some trains run underground, the first train was called Catch Me Who Can, and the biggest steam locomotive had 24 wheels. Includes projects for hands-on-fun, fascinating facts, true or false quizzes, and search and find hidden objects in the illustrations.
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