Amazing & Extraordinary Facts - Steam Age

Amazing & Extraordinary Facts - Steam Age
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Publisher : F+W Media, Inc.
Total Pages : 272
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781446356197
ISBN-13 : 1446356191
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis Amazing & Extraordinary Facts - Steam Age by : Julian Holland

Respected transport author Julian Holland delves into the intriguing world of steam in his latest book, which is full of absorbing facts and figures on subjects ranging from Cornish beam engines, steam railway locomotives, road vehicles and ships through to traction engines, steam rollers and electricity generating stations and the people who designed and built them. Helped along the way by the inventive minds of James Watt, Richard Trevithick and George Stephenson, steam became the powerhouse that drove the Industrial Revolution in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries.

Amazing & Extraordinary London Underground Facts

Amazing & Extraordinary London Underground Facts
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Publisher : F+W Media, Inc.
Total Pages : 119
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781446356654
ISBN-13 : 1446356655
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Amazing & Extraordinary London Underground Facts by : Stephen Halliday

This is a fascinating and useful reference to the history of the London Underground that reveals new insights into the history of the iconic transport system - the perfect gift for commuters, tourists and railway enthusiasts alike. For anyone who has lived, worked, visited or even passed through London, the tube is one of the iconic and defining characteristics of the city. Amazing & Extraordinary London Underground Facts takes you from the famous roundel symbol and standing on the right of the escalators, to the instantly recognizable and hugely influential route map. This title helps to discover the tales of the building of the first lines in the mid-nineteenth century and the steam trains that ran along them, the ever expanding network of routes, the abandoned ghost stations, the notorious incidents and colorful characters that have all played a part in the amazing and extraordinary history of the London Underground.

The Steam Team Explains

The Steam Team Explains
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 82
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ISBN-10 : 9780744035773
ISBN-13 : 0744035775
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis The Steam Team Explains by : Robert Winston

Have you ever wondered what makes electricity? Or what's inside an atom? Or how high the Moon really is? Or what light is made of and why you need it? The STEAM team provides all the answers in this colorful, fact-packed, and informative book, explaining more than 100 key STEAM concepts in a clear way that will appeal to children aged five and above. This is the perfect visual introduction to the key concepts children need to know about all things STEAM. Each topic is explained using illustrated characters that represent science, technology, engineering, art, and maths. The second book in The STEAM Team series, The STEAM Team Explains is an essential read for young STEAM fans.

Railway Age

Railway Age
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 1108
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105126722219
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

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The Horseless Age

The Horseless Age
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 722
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015010776451
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

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Flash Facts

Flash Facts
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Publisher : DC Comics
Total Pages : 164
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781779503831
ISBN-13 : 1779503830
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis Flash Facts by : Sholly Fisch

Have you ever wondered what’s at the bottom of the sea? Why polar ice melts? Or which tools forensic scientists use to solve a crime? Well look no further! Everyone’s favorite Scarlet Speedster is here to answer all your burning questions! Barry Allen, with the help of some of his close friends, will take readers on an exciting journey that examines everything from the vast expanse of our galaxy to the smallest living organism known to man. Curated by award-winning actress and author Mayim Bialik, PhD, and featuring stories created by an all-star cast of writers and illustrators, this anthology aligns with Next Generation Science Standards and provides a helpful bridge between the lessons taught inside the classroom and our everyday lives.

Cold Copper

Cold Copper
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 370
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ISBN-10 : 9780451418616
ISBN-13 : 0451418611
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Cold Copper by : Devon Monk

In the Steampunk America of the 1800's, where strange creatures, machines and magic all aim to claim some scrap of land and sky, Ceder Hunt, a cursed bounty hunter who is also a werewolf, must fight to hold on to what is left of his humanity. Sent on a mission to track down all the pieces of a deadly weapon, he lands in a town where no one is safe from the mythical creatures who hunt there. A glorious mix of steampunk, sci-fi and Western.

Super Steam Activity Book

Super Steam Activity Book
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Publisher : Rockridge Press
Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 1648768644
ISBN-13 : 9781648768644
Rating : 4/5 (44 Downloads)

Synopsis Super Steam Activity Book by : Mandisa Watts

Introduce kids ages 3 to 5 to the amazing world of STEAM Learning all about science, technology, engineering, art, and math sets kids up for scholastic success--and it can be so much fun! Watch kids enjoy building STEAM skills as they color friendly fish, help water find its way to tree roots, solve math problems with mazes, and more. Go beyond other 3- to 5-year-old activity books with: STEAM starters--Foster a lifetime of curiosity and exploration by introducing fundamental concepts early. Awesome and educational play--Encourage independent thinking with simple activities that require minimal adult supervision. Colorful pages--Get everything 3- to 5-year-old activity books should have, including adorable images that help keep little eyes on the page. Take the fun first steps into the world of STEAM for kids. This top choice in 3- to 5-year-old activity books will lead the way.

Dead Iron

Dead Iron
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 290
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781101516461
ISBN-13 : 1101516461
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Dead Iron by : Devon Monk

Welcome to a new America that is built on blood, sweat, and gears... In steam age America, men, monsters, machines, and magic battle for the same scrap of earth and sky. In this chaos, bounty hunter Cedar Hunt rides, cursed by lycanthropy and carrying the guilt of his brother's death. Then he's offered hope that his brother may yet survive. All he has to do is find the Holder: a powerful device created by mad devisers-and now in the hands of an ancient Strange who was banished to walk this Earth. In a land shaped by magic, steam, and iron, where the only things a man can count on are his guns, gears, and grit, Cedar will have to depend on all three if he's going to save his brother and reclaim his soul once and for all...

The Railway Age

The Railway Age
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 984
Release :
ISBN-10 : MINN:31951D00033474D
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (4D Downloads)

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