Zoom in on Rail Networks |
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| Author:
| Isbell, Hannah |
| Series title: | Zoom in on Engineering Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7660-8841-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2017 |
| Publisher: | Enslow Publishing, LLC
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $10.95 |
Book Description:
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Through simple text and informative photographs, readers will delve into one of the most important, ubiquitous, and ever-changing technologies of the past two centuries: the train. Students will explore fundamental engineering principles through a look at unique rail networks from all over the world and will place that information in context as they learn about the important connection between technology and society. Follow-up activities will challenge students to put that knowledge to use.
Through simple text and informative photographs, readers will delve into one of the most important, ubiquitous, and ever-changing technologies of the past two centuries: the train. Students will explore fundamental engineering principles through a look at unique rail networks from all over the world and will place that information in context as they learn about the important connection between technology and society. Follow-up activities will challenge students to put that knowledge to use.