To Catch a Magic Frog
Pierdomenico Baccalario
The Big Book of Trains
Non-Fiction
Picture book
From steam locomotives to high-speed bullet trains, from the first railway lines to futuristic magnetic levitation trains—discover the fascinating history of rail transport.
Who built the first locomotive? What were trains like in the Wild West? What is a rack railway? This richly illustrated book explains in simple terms the technical aspects that allow a train to move under any conditions, carry immense loads, and stay on track even around curves. It also explores the function of joints and connectors, switches, and tracks. A journey through trains of all kinds, past and present, interwoven with thrilling stories that bring the history of the railway world to life—through real events or legendary tales made famous by renowned writers.
Publisher:
Editoriale Scienza
Target:
8-10
Year:
2024
Author
Christian Hill
Christian Hill is an author and screenwriter. He has written many children’s stories including Il Ladro dei Ceili (The Sky Thief), Rizzoli, winner of the Cento Children’s Literature Prize in 2019, and Olga, una Storia di Pace in Tempo di Guerra (Olga, A Story of Peace in Wartime), Rizzoli, which entered the Italian IBBY Honour List in 2023. His works have been translated into several languages, some of which he can recognise and some of which he can’t. He loves music, role-playing games and his armchair.
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