The Concise Illustrated Book Of Steam Trains

Briefly describes the types of steam locomotives used all over the world.

Contains examples of the fighters which faced each other during World War II. Each example is fully illustrated and accompanied by complete specifications.

Since the birth of the railroads in the early Industrial Age, people across the world have been fascinated by the locomotive as a powerful symbol of advanced technology and an exciting means of transport. From the early beginnings of steam power to today's high-speed passenger trains, this book spans nearly two centuries of locomotive and railway development.

Since the birth of the railroads in the early Industrial Age, people across the world have been fascinated by the locomotive as a powerful symbol of advanced technology and an exciting means of transport. From the early beginnings of steam power to today's high-speed passenger trains, this book spans nearly two centuries of locomotive and railway development.

This book describes 40 species of reptile from North America and Europe, including tortoises, turtles and terrapins, lizards, crocodiles, and snakes. Each entry provides information on the reptile's distribution, description and size, as well as describing its way of life. An artwork and a photograph also accompany each entry.

This book features 40 of the most important trees of North America and Europe. Each entry is accompanied by both a superb artwork and a photograph, and there is a full description of each tree with speacial emphasis on their height, foliage, bark, flowers, and fruit.