Trains by Jackie Gaff
This title presents a journey into the world of trains and railways - from their origins to the present-day high-speed "Bullet Train" from Japan. The book explores the imapact trains have had on society over their 200 year history, and sees what the future holds for this type of transportation. Photographs and illustrations attempt to capture the spirit of train travel past and present, and provide an insight into how different types of trains work. Step-by-step projects and model-making experiments are included which also help explain ideas such as how the whells stay on the track, how the different propulsion mechanisms work and how the tunnels and bridges are built. The book is aimed at supplementing the National Curriculum science, design and technology and history specifications at Key Stage 2.
For the past 20 years, Jackie Gaff has been writing and editing children's books on range of subjects, including natural history, science and technology and ancient history. The consultant Michael Harris, has been writing and consulting on the subject of trains and railways for over 30 years. The 300 articles and journals, as well as various books that he has produced have made him one of the leading experts in his field.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780754808374 |
| ISBN 10 | 0754808378 |
| Title | Trains |
| Author | Jackie Gaff |
| Series | Investigations S |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Anness Publishing |
| Year published | 2001-11-30 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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