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Trains

by Amy Shields   |  Ages 5-7
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Trains
Trains

Exciting journey into diverse, thrilling train wonders.

If trains make you or your kids light up with excitement, this book will be a delightful exploration. It doesn't just stick with the chug-chugging steam engines; it broadens horizons with a look at the astonishing varieties of trains around the world. It's a ticket to inspire and educate young minds about the marvels of rail travel and the innovative future it holds.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Trains

by Amy Shields   |  Ages 5-7
$6.90 Now $3.90 Save 43%
Compare to estimated retail price: S$11.35  

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ISBN: 9781426307775
Authors: Amy Shields
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Date of Publication: 2011-04-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Early Readers, Young Readers, Picture Books, Educational, Preschool
Related Topics: Level 1 (Pre-Reading), Adventure, Picture Books, Science & Nature, Transport, Nature
Goodreads rating: 3.77
(rated by 204 readers)

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Choo Choo! Kids love trains! Especially the old-timey steam engines found in amusement parks and zoos. But what about a super-speeder in Japan that zooms on the track at 361 miles per hour? Or the world's longest freight train, stretching on for a whopping 4.6 miles? Or futuristic railways in the sky? In this level 1 reader, young readers will discover a whole new way of looking at trains!
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Exciting journey into diverse, thrilling train wonders.

If trains make you or your kids light up with excitement, this book will be a delightful exploration. It doesn't just stick with the chug-chugging steam engines; it broadens horizons with a look at the astonishing varieties of trains around the world. It's a ticket to inspire and educate young minds about the marvels of rail travel and the innovative future it holds.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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