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Tales of the Rails: Legendary Train Routes of the World
Jump on board a visual journey that will draw readers young and old into the magic of traveling by train, the sense of adventure and discovery as you look around at the world passing by. Learn about the trains like the bullet train Shinkansen and the most ambitious, daring and important train routes ever constructed. From Australia to Wales, each route is unique. Find out why as we travel the globe and explore the stories of the people who built, designed and ride the railways. Discover how these routes came to be and the impact they have had on history and people's lives today.
69 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2020
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March 12, 2021
Do you have a train-obsessed child? Do you love traveling and learning about faraway lands? If so, this is the definitely the book for you!
This book artfully transports you into unique destinations and cultures through the lens of thirteen railroads across six continents.
Something all of these railroads have in common is the stunningly scenic landscapes they transport you through. From the Rocky Mountains, to the Namibia Desert, to the Australian Outback, to the Andes Mountains, these destinations are sure to encourage your wanderlust, especially after being cooped up over the last year!
Each railroad includes the history of why these trains were built, how they operate and let’s you peek inside the experience of a passenger, allowing you to imagine what it would be like riding on one of these trains.
This book artfully transports you into unique destinations and cultures through the lens of thirteen railroads across six continents.
Something all of these railroads have in common is the stunningly scenic landscapes they transport you through. From the Rocky Mountains, to the Namibia Desert, to the Australian Outback, to the Andes Mountains, these destinations are sure to encourage your wanderlust, especially after being cooped up over the last year!
Each railroad includes the history of why these trains were built, how they operate and let’s you peek inside the experience of a passenger, allowing you to imagine what it would be like riding on one of these trains.
March 9, 2021
Loved reading this with my 5 year old! After reading about each route we'd watch YouTube videos of the train rides. It captured his attention completely.
August 18, 2021
It was a good children's train book but there were some other train journeys to be mentioned. Especially the Canadian, a train that travels across a large portion of Canada.
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