Trains 1 (Lonely Planet Kids)

Full steam ahead! From underground trains | luxury safari trains and speedy Japanese Shinkansen trains | explore EVERY different type of train available in this colourful book for very young children (aged 0-2) | as well as railway 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 | sleeper trains with beds for a good night's kip as well as super speedy modern trains with buffet cars and hi-tech engines. And it's not just the trains themselves; explore the whole process of train travel throughout this fun | colourful book | from ticket purchase to boarding to what you can do on the actual journey 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!