Clacky-clack! Trains are chugging down the track! Learn how and where they do their work in this Machines! song. ÁTraca, traca! ÁTrenes avanzan por las vas! Aprende cmo y dnde trabajan en esta cancin de ÁLas mquinas!
Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how trains work and what they do. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
"Clacky-clack! Trains are chugging down the track! Learn how and where they do their work in this Machines! song. Includes glossary, critical thinking questions, and sheet music"--Provided by publisher.
In City Trains, beginning readers will learn about city train and subway systems, such as the New York City Subway and Chicago 'L' that transport people in busy cities, both under and above crowded streets. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about city trains and their use. A labeled New York City Subway map shows readers where the subway runs in the city's boroughs, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about city trains online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. City Trains also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. City Trains is part of Jump!'s All Aboard series.
Learn the model-making process from start to finish, including the best ways to choose scale, wheels, motors, and track layout. Get advice for building steam engines, locomotives, and passenger cars, and discover fresh ideas and inspiration for your own LEGO train designs. Inside you'll find: -A historical tour of LEGO trains -Step-by-step building instructions for models of the German Inter-City Express (ICE), the Swiss “Crocodile,” and a vintage passenger car -Tips for controlling your trains with transformers, receivers, and motors -Advice on advanced building techniques like SNOT (studs not on top), microstriping, creating textures, and making offset connections -Case studies of the design process -Ways to use older LEGO pieces in modern designs For ages 10+
Kids love trains, and this beginner’s look at train travel is sure to keep readers chugging through the pages. Key terms and historical facts are presented in simple language. Big, exciting pictures of trains on the go complement the text.
Hop in! This title will take you where you want to go. Early readers will gather basic information about trains through simple, easy-to-read text. And they will love the colorful full-bleed photographs, bolded glossary terms, and More Facts section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.