20 Fun Facts about the Locomotive

20 Fun Facts about the Locomotive
Author: Caitlin McAneney
Publisher: Fun Fact File: Inventions That
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-30
Genre: Locomotives
ISBN: 9781538287675

For more than 200 years, locomotives have fascinated people of all ages. This STEM-inspired book introduces readers to locomotives from different times and places, from the first steam-powered locomotives to the high-speed trains of today. Information is shared through a series of 20 fun-size facts. Readers will learn how steam, diesel, and electric locomotives work, as well as how locomotives impacted the American Civil War and led to the establishment of time zones. Graphic organizers and vivid images are paired with the motivating facts to create an appealing and accessible reading experience.

20 Fun Facts About Famous Railroads

20 Fun Facts About Famous Railroads
Author: Therese M. Shea
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2019-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1538246619

Some railroads are known for their place in history, such as the American transcontinental railroad. Others are known for their arresting scenic views, such as the Ukrainian Tunnel of Love. Still others are famous for their record-breaking length, like Russia's Trans-Siberian Railroad. Readers will gain an appreciation for railroads around the globe in this exciting compilation of facts about famous trains and railways. Attention-grabbing photographs and helpful graphic organizers accompany the interesting and accessible narrative.

20 Fun Facts about Famous Railroads

20 Fun Facts about Famous Railroads
Author: Therese Shea
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2020
Genre: Railroad trains
ISBN: 9781538246597

"Some railroads are known for their place in history, such as the American transcontinental railroad. Others are known for their arresting scenic views, such as the Ukrainian Tunnel of Love. Still others are famous for their record-breaking length, like Russia's Trans-Siberian Railroad. Readers will gain an appreciation for railroads around the globe in this exciting compilation of facts about famous trains and railways. Attention-grabbing photographs and helpful graphic organizers accompany the interesting and accessible text"--

Circle It, Steam Engine / Locomotive Facts, Large Print, Word Search, Puzzle Book

Circle It, Steam Engine / Locomotive Facts, Large Print, Word Search, Puzzle Book
Author: Lowry Global Media LLC
Publisher:
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2017-05-13
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 9781945512322

If you love old Steam Engines, then your just found the right book!!! You already really like word searches, but most books are virtually the same with just lists of words. There must be something more, and now there is; in our books you can read interesting facts, the bold words within the text can be found in the puzzle on the opposite page. No more boring lists of words(TM). This book contains interesting facts about old Steam Engines. It reads like a book and it also has page after page of word search puzzles. Why just work through lists of words when you can discover interesting facts about old Steam Enginesand enjoy some stimulating Circle It word search. No more boring lists of words(TM). The words for the Circle It word search are in bold within the text. All of the Facts series of Circle It word search books contain a wide variety of community contributed information that is useful, interesting, and fun. Get yours today. Each "Circle It" word search book has an interesting subject, like: * Dog Facts * Cat Facts * Lake Fish Facts * World War II Facts * Jimmy Fallon Facts * Chocolate Facts * ...many many more (100+ titles) Lowry Global Media, Circle It Word Search Books are all available from your favorite online bookseller. Just search for "Lowry Global Media" to see all of our word search titles. Looking for a gift? Our books are great for anyone ages 12 to 99.

Trains Can Float

Trains Can Float
Author: Laura Lyn DiSiena
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2014-08-19
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 148140282X

Rev your engines for this book of fun facts about trains, planes, bridges, tunnels, and more! Did you know that some trains can actually float? Magnets make the train rise above the tracks! How about that the longest suspension bridge in the world is a mile and a quarter long? Or that tunnels were built in the Netherlands to help keep certain endangered animals safe from traffic? Filled with tons of cool facts about vehicles and other modes of transportation, plus colorful, humorous illustrations by Pete Oswald, this book is sure to be a hit!

Trains and Tow Boats

Trains and Tow Boats
Author: William Trombello
Publisher:
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2013-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780984299812

Join engineer Obie on a journey down the mighty river to pick up his new GP20D locomotive. A journey of knowledge and fun facts about trains and river towboats.

101 Interesting Facts on Ronnie Biggs and the Great Train Robbery

101 Interesting Facts on Ronnie Biggs and the Great Train Robbery
Author: Mike Gray
Publisher: Andrews UK Limited
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2013-10-31
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 1909949981

The Great Train Robbery, and the part Ronnie Biggs played in it, is one of the most famous true crime stories of all time. Ronnie's imprisonment, subsequent escape and life on the run has been the subject of much discussion and this new book sets out the facts for anyone wishing to find out what really happened on the day of the robbery and in the years beyond. Do you know how many members of rail staff were on board the train on the day of the robbery? Are you aware which celebrities became involved in the Free Ronnie Biggs Campaign? Can you name the many films, documentaries and books that have been produced about the Great Train Robbery? All this information and more is in 101 Interesting Facts on Ronnie Biggs and The Great Train Robbery. Despite Ronnie Biggs' advancing age and the fact that 2013 marks the 50th anniversary of the Great Train Robbery, the daring 1963 heist still attracts a great deal of interest. If you would like to know the facts, this book is for you.