The Story of Trains Today, rail tracks cover most of the world, yet only two hundred years ago, they didn't exist. Every day trains take people to work and on holiday. They can carry cars, crates or crocodiles and even travel under the sea. This book tells the incredible story of trains and how it all began, with a small steam engine and a wagon full of people.
The Story of Trains is in Series Two of Usborne Young Reading books, which combine good stories with easy reading text. Developed in consultation with Alison Kelly, Senior Lecturer at the University of Surrey Roehampton, Series Two is for readers who are growing in confidence. For readers who have just started reading alone, try the exciting stories in Series One.
Chapter 1 : Early engines
Chapter 2 : Making tracks
Chapter 3 : New challenges
Chapter 4 : Riding in style
Chapter 5 : Faster and faster
Chatper 6 : On the job