railroad engineering

"Learn about the history of high-speed rail travel and find out what it takes to make it in this exciting career field"--Provided by publisher.

Trolleys, trams, or streetcars - they are fun to ride no matter what you call them! This book offers a useful overview of streetcars from around the nation and the world, explaining their history and mechanics. It combines simple text with engaging photography to engage the reader and aid in comprehension.

"Learn about the history of high-speed rail travel and find out what it takes to make it in this exciting career field."--.

Kids love trains, and this beginner's look at train travel is sure to keep readers chugging through the pages. Key terms and historical facts are presented in simple language. Big, exciting pictures of trains on the go complement the text.

From the early gun battles to the engineering triumphs that finally mastered the hostile terrain; the Transcontinental Railroad.

An illustrated history of railroads in North America that details how the railroads have impacted American lives and industry since the nineteenth century.