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This is a fantastic addition to the popular Beginners series, providing an informative introduction to the fascinating world of trains for young readers. Terrific reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction, this is an exciting introduction to trains, covering everyt...hing from the first steam and diesel trains, to modern day high-speed passenger trains. It also looks at rail networks, underground trains, how trains travel uphill, and famous long-distance train routes, like the Orient Express. It is developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence.
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| ISBN |
9781409524571 |
| Released NZ |
1 Jul 2011 |
| Publisher |
Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Format |
Hardback |
| Series |
Beginners |
| Availability |
55 In stock at supplier; delivery usually 20-30 working days due to covid19 delays
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Full details for this title
| ISBN-13 |
9781409524571 |
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| Stock |
Available |
| Status |
In stock at supplier; delivery usually 20-30 working days due to covid19 delays |
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| Publisher |
Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint |
Usborne Publishing Ltd |
| Released |
1 Jul 2011
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| Publication Country |
 United Kingdom |
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| Format |
Hardback
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| Author(s) |
By Bone, Emily
Illustrated by Fox, Christyan |
| Series |
Beginners |
| Category |
Transport Technologies
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| Number of Pages |
32 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 158mm
Height: 208mm
Spine: 8mm |
| Dewey Code |
385.37 |
| Weight |
180g |
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| Interest Age |
0-5 years |
| Reading Age |
0-5 years |
| NBS Text |
Children's General Non-Fiction |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile |
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Awards, Reviews & Star Ratings
| NZ Review |
'No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set' - The Bookseller; 'Good quality non-fiction for this age group is a real boon and the Usborne Beginners is an excellent series. With its easy reading text, it is ideal for those learning to read who enjoy non-fiction books' - Parents in Touch; 'I can't praise Usborne enough for introducing [internet links] to many of their non-fiction books as it really helps children retain information' - Adventures in Home Schooling; 'The Usborne Beginners series is a beautiful fit for newly independent readers' - Rhino Reads |
| UK Review |
Bertrams Star Rating: 3 stars (out of 5) |
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Author's Bio
Emily Bone grew up among the rolling hills of Hampshire, writing stories about the ants and birds in her garden. After studying English at Cambridge, she found her dream job at Usborne in 2007. Since then, she's written about many weird and wonderful creatures, along with books on space, fashion and food.
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