Trains Then and Now
Technology Then and Now
Describes the evolution of trains. An introduction explains how trains are used and when they came to be a familiar part of life. The remaining chapters detail eras in the development of trains up until the present day. Additional features include a table of contents, a fast-facts section, sidebars, an infographic, prompts for critical thinking, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.
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978-1-5038-8954-5
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978-1-5038-9240-8
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$36.95 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Nonfiction |
| Category | STEM |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | The Child's World, Inc. |
| Imprint | Wonder Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2024-08-01 |
| BISACS | JNF051120, JNF051130, JNF061010 |
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| Dewey | 385.09 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
| Dimensions | 8 x 9.5 |
| Lexile | 740 |
| Guided Reading Level | P |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Educational front/back matter, Glossary of key words, Index, Infographics, Informative sidebars, Phonetics, Photo captions, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Suggested websites, and Table of contents |
| Online Resources | Britannica Kids BBC Bitesize Kids Discover |
- The History of Trains
- Getting On Track
- Picking Up Steam
- Modern Trains
- Wonder More
- Fast Facts
- Glossary
- Find Out More
- Index
Author: Clara MacCarald
Clara MacCarald is a freelance writer with a master's degree in biology. She lives with her family in an off-grid house nestled in the forests of central New York. When not parenting her daughter, she spends her time writing nonfiction books for kids.
Reviews
A noteworthy review of Technology Then and Now from School Library Journal on November 1, 2024
This series introduces young readers to the evolution of key inventions, including the plane, car, TV, computer, and train. Each book provides about 15 pages of well-organized text, covering the origin of the item, its inventor, significant advancements over time, and potential future… View →
