high speed trains

Lady Bird, an unlucky assassin, is tasked with grabbing a suitcase from a bullet train from Tokyo to Morioka and exiting at the next stop, but doesn't realize other dangerous passengers are trying to do the same.

Readers will learn interesting and historical facts about Japan's fast Shinkansen Bullet Trains, like when they began operation and how they are used today.

Early fluent readers will learn about the mechanics, design, engines, and aerodynamics that make trains superfast. Infographics and sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about STEM and cars using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.

"At top speeds of more than 250 miles per hour (400 kilometers per hour), high-speed trains are designed to carry passengers over long distances quickly and safely. [This book] explores how trains have evolved over time and describes how special tracks, powerful motors,and physics come together to get travelers where they want to go--fast. Readers are encouraged to think critically about how trains stay on their tracks, how high-speed trains handle extreme friction, and . . . advances like maglev trains that use magnets to levitate"--Provided by publisher.

In Japan, the high-speed train may not be faster than a speeding bullet, but it's close. Traveling at almost 200 mph, the bullet train speeds across the country and helped cities grow.

Maglev trains sound like the stuff of science fiction, but it’s yet another scientific marvel that engineers have made a reality. These superfast trains float above their rails, darting from place to place at remarkable speeds. This book explores how maglev trains work, the science behind the magnets at work, and the history of maglev technology. From train technology first developed in Germany to the fastest maglev trains in the world, readers will love learning about this rapidly developing mode of transportation.

This quick read will get elementary students turning pages and on track for reading success.

Introduces high-speed trains to young readers through leveled text and related photographs.

Explore the structures in your everyday life and around the world that exist because of engineering. Discover how the world's tallest building stays standing and more with full-color illustrations designed to keep young readers engaged and entertained while they learn.

"This photo-illustrated book introduces early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind trains. Includes glossary and index."--.