Cool rides on rails : maglevs, pod cars, and more /
Omoth, Tyler,
Cool rides on rails : maglevs, pod cars, and more / Tyler Omoth. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. - Cool rides . - Cool rides (North Mankato, Minn.) .
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Cool rides on rails all around -- Maglevs -- Double-decker trains -- Subways -- Pod cars -- Monorails -- Roller coasters -- Freight trains -- Luxury trains -- Railway snow fighters -- Firefighting trains -- The future of rides on rails.
"Trains and other vehicles that travel on rails and tracks have been around for hundreds of years. While most of these are for transportation, roller coasters and a few others are just for fun! Find out how maglev trains use magnets to reach speeds of more than 250 miles per hour. Discover what it's like to travel in a pod car, and learn how the world's wildest roller coasters live up to their scream-worthy rankings. See the most awesome rides on tracks and rails!"--
Ages 8-11. Grades 4-6. RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-5.
9781496683649 1496683641
2020003291
Railroad trains--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Cool rides on rails : maglevs, pod cars, and more / Tyler Omoth. - 32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm. - Cool rides . - Cool rides (North Mankato, Minn.) .
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Cool rides on rails all around -- Maglevs -- Double-decker trains -- Subways -- Pod cars -- Monorails -- Roller coasters -- Freight trains -- Luxury trains -- Railway snow fighters -- Firefighting trains -- The future of rides on rails.
"Trains and other vehicles that travel on rails and tracks have been around for hundreds of years. While most of these are for transportation, roller coasters and a few others are just for fun! Find out how maglev trains use magnets to reach speeds of more than 250 miles per hour. Discover what it's like to travel in a pod car, and learn how the world's wildest roller coasters live up to their scream-worthy rankings. See the most awesome rides on tracks and rails!"--
Ages 8-11. Grades 4-6. RL: 3-4 ; IL: 3-5.
9781496683649 1496683641
2020003291
Railroad trains--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.