Trains are used worldwide for the transportation of goods and passengers. They can move on rails underground, reach high speeds and travel between countries, powered by coal, diesel, or electricity. The "Trains" books take readers on a journey through history and around the world as they discover the magic of the railroad. You can see how rail transportation has evolved over time - from simple mines to high-speed tracks and beyond. You can create your own encyclopedia with Ladybird books. Other titles available in the series: Animal Homes, Insects and Microbes, Baby Animals, Trees, Sea Creatures, Electricity, Weather, The Solar System, The Human Body.