Trains
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$858
Board Book · Ages 0–2 · 2020

Trains

By Lonely Planet Kids, James Gulliver Hancock (Illustrator)

Part of the Lonely Planet Kids series

Discover the world of trains, from steam to high-speed, in this colorful journey for young explorers.

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Embark on a vibrant journey through the world of trains, from the first horse-drawn carriages to modern high-speed marvels. This engaging book invites young children to explore various trains, including steam and overnight sleepers, while learning about the travel experience from ticket purchase to onboard adventures. With captivating illustrations and simple text, it's a delightful introduction to train travel, sparking curiosity and wonder in little train enthusiasts. Perfect for budding explorers eager to learn about the fascinating history and technology of trains.

From the publisher

Full steam ahead! From underground trains, luxury safari trains, and speedy Japanese Shinkansen trains, explore EVERY different type of train available in this colorful book for very young children (aged 0-2), as well as stations, the history of trains and much more. With eye-catching illustrations and easy-to-read text, this is an engaging introduction for little train-lovers.Starting with the first trains pulled by horses, explore the history of trains right up to the modern day. Discover steam trains powered by coal, overnight trains with beds for a good night’s sleep as well as super speedy modern trains with hi-tech engines. And it’s not just the trains themselves; explore the whole process of the travel journey throughout this fun and colorful book, from purchasing the ticket to boarding to what you can do on the actual trip itself.As part of a series which also includes Airports and Cities, this is an exciting and inspiring introduction to the world of trains and train travel for very young children.About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world’s leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

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Format
Pages
26
Reading age
0–2
Audience
Board
Themes & topics
Books about technologyBooks about transportationBooks about travelBooks about trainsBooks about architecture
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Published
June 16, 2020
Publisher
Lonely Planet
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Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781838690571

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