"Trains are used to carry everything from cargo and animals to people. But how do trains move? Who drives them? Learn more about these important machines inside." -- supplied by publisher.

Did you know that the fastest vehicle ever to run on rails (at over 6,000 miles per hour) was rocket powered and driverless? Take a look at the world's most impressive locomotives and learn fun facts, about the fastest, oldest and most luxurious trains ever built. Take a journey through the history of trains, from the early giants of steam to the latest bullet-shaped speed machines. Visit the Quicklinks Web site and look at videos of old American...

A train makes different noises as it carries its passengers through the woods, over the bridge, and into the tunnel.

Brief text and illustrations describe trains, including how the first trains were built, how different types of trains move along the tracks, how some trains go uphill, and more.

Building an airplane: A jet airplane is one of the fastest machines on the planet. But have you ever seen one being made? It all goes together like a jigsaw puzzle! Once it's assembled, a test pilot takes the jet out for a flight. Will it pass the test? Soon the jet is ready to get to work flying people all over the world; Ride the mountain rails!: Work train is busy keeping the tracks in good shape. It takes the power of three engines to get up the...