Builds understanding of how complex systems work
Children learn how different parts of a train and railway system connect and depend on each other, developing early systems thinking and engineering awareness.
Ages 5+
How Trains Work
Lonely Planet Kids
$26.99
Description
How Trains Work is a brilliant book for kids who love vehicles and want to understand what really makes trains move. It breaks down the hidden mechanics behind trains, from engines and wheels to tracks, signals, and stations in a way that feels clear, visual, and exciting rather than technical. With diagrams, facts, and easy explanations, it helps children see trains not just as vehicles, but as clever systems of engineering working together. It’s the kind of book that turns everyday train journeys into moments of discovery.
Educator Approved
Strengthens scientific and mechanical thinking
By explaining forces, motion, and design in simple ways, the book supports problem-solving skills and foundational STEM concepts.
Encourages curiosity about technology and transport
Kids start noticing how machines operate in real life, sparking questions and deeper interest in how things are built and designed.
Details
- Hardback
- Author: Clive Gifford, Illustrator: James Gulliver Hancock
- Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited, 2019
- Pages: 24
- Book dimensions: 259mm x 282mm
- ISBN: 9781788683272
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