written by John Coiley ; [special photography, Mike Dunning].
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Rev. ed.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
DK Pub.,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2009.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
72 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations (some color) ;
Dimensions
29 cm +
Accompanying Material
1 clip-art CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 wall chart.
SERIES
Series Title
DK eyewitness books
GENERAL NOTES
Text of Note
Includes clip-art CD in pocket attached on cover p. 2 and 1 folded wall chart in pocket attached on cover p. 3.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes Websites and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of Note
What is a train? -- The first railroads -- Dawn of the steam age -- Steam engines come of age -- How a steam locomotive works -- Railroads reach the world -- The American railroad -- Building the railroads -- Overcoming obstacles -- Making tracks -- Freight trains -- First, second, and third class -- Traveling in style -- In the signal box -- Following the signs -- Post haste -- Electric trains -- Diesel power -- Long distance by train -- Royal trains -- Record breakers -- At the station -- Running the railroad -- Still in steam -- All decked out -- Traveling underground -- Up in the air -- Trains for fun -- Into the future -- Great train journeys -- Train timeline -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
"Discover the story of railroads--from the age of steam to the high-speed trains of today"--Cover.