Lonely Planet Kids Trains

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Lonely Planet Kids Trains is an engaging children's book that invites young readers to explore the fascinating world of trains. Through fun facts, vibrant illustrations, and interactive elements, it delves into the history, mechanics, and variety of trains, sparking curiosity and adventure in every child. Perfect for train enthusiasts, it provides an exciting journey through railways around the world without leaving home.
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You might enjoy this book if you're curious about the fascinating world of trains and want to explore how they operate, from steam engines to high-speed modern marvels. It's perfect for young train enthusiasts eager to learn fun facts and embark on a journey across different types of rail systems around the globe.

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Lonely Planet Kids Trains

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. With eye-catching illustrations and easy-to-read text, this is an engaging introduction for little train-lovers.

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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!

Series: Lonely Planet Kids

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Lonely Planet Kids Trains captivates young readers with engaging visuals and informative facts about different types of trains and the history of rail travel. Reviewers praise its ability to educate children while keeping them entertained, citing its interactive approach and vibrant illustrations as standout features. It is noted for sparking curiosity and encouraging children to learn more about transportation and travel.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838690564

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Board book

Date Published: 15 May 2020

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Kids

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by James Gulliver Hancock

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 26

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