100% NZ-owned | 80,000+ Books In NZ 📚

Today Only: 20% Off When You Buy 2+ Stationery Items! 🎨

Trains

By Emily Bone
Series: Beginners
0.0 (0 reviews)
4.32 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating. ( 44 ratings, 6 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Trains by Emily Bone offers children a fascinating exploration of the world of trains. The book covers the basics of how trains operate, their history, and the different types that exist around the globe. Filled with engaging illustrations and simple text, it provides an informative journey for young readers interested in learning about these powerful vehicles.
Read More
Format: Hardback
$1499
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 2-3 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you're curious about how trains operate and their history. It's perfect for young readers fascinated by transportation, filled with engaging illustrations and accessible explanations that make learning about trains both fun and educational.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Trains

A fantastic addition to the popular "Beginners" series, providing an informative introduction to the world of trains for young readers. Terrific reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction, this is an exciting introduction to trains, covering everything from the first steam and diesel trains, to modern day high-speed passenger trains.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
A fantastic addition to the popular Beginners series, providing an informative introduction to the fascinating world of trains for young readers.Age: 4+
What's it like to drive a train? How are railway tunnels built? How do trains go up hill? This fantastic book for young readers has all the answers and more.With simple, easy-reading text, bright illustrations and fascinating photographs.Chapters in this book include:- Train travel- People carrier- Moving goods- Making tracks- Flat track- Driving a train- Train control- Running on steam- Diesel engines- Electric trains- In the city- High-speed travel- Going up- Going the distance

Series: Beginners

View all

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Trains by Emily Bone is highly recommended for Key Stage 1 classrooms, praised for its quality non-fiction content tailored to young readers. The book is part of the Usborne Beginners series, which is celebrated for supporting learning with easy-to-read text. The use of internet links is particularly noted for enhancing children's information retention.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781409524571

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 June 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Christyan Fox

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 180g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Emily Bone Series: Beginners

About the Author

Emily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.

Also by Emily Bone

View all

More from Children's Books

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.