Comme si c'était arrivé
Lorenzo Coltellacci, Tamara Tantalo
The Big Book of Trains
Historical
Non-Fiction
Picture book
A journey through time on the tracks of history: from steam locomotives to the bullet trains of the future!
From the puffing engines of the Wild West to gravity-defying magnetic levitation trains, this book takes young readers on a fascinating ride through the history of railways.
They’ll discover how tracks work, what switches do, what rack-and-pinion systems are for, and how joints and connectors help trains run — along with incredible true stories (and legendary ones made famous by novels). Perfect for curious kids who love to build, explore, and travel with their imagination!
- An illustrated book for children aged 8 and up, explaining how trains work in a clear and engaging way through real-life examples, fun facts, and detailed illustrations.
- It mixes simplified technical explanations with thrilling true stories, creating a dynamic read at the intersection of science, history, and adventure.
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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