Trains: A Pop-Up Railroad Book [Hardcover]

Robert Crowther (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and up

3-D master Robert Crowther is right on track with an information-packed, interactive celebration of trains then and now.

Have you ever wondered how a steam engine works? Do you have a hankering to don an engineer's cap and race a locomotive under tunnels and over bridges? Loaded with flaps, pull-tabs, 3-D trains, and a spectacular pop-up model of a bustling railroad station, Robert Crowther's sturdy exploration of trains and how they work is a tour de force of paper engineering and a bonanza for railroad aficionados of all ages. What's more, it's filled to the brim with fun facts and intriguing information lurking behind, around, and even on top of its many marvelous, movable trains.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 2-4–With pop-up effects that, appropriately enough, tend to be long, narrow, and placed in parallel tracks, this history of railroading opens with outside and inside views of a small steam locomotive and closes with a full-spread, double-tiered train station. In between, the book covers methods of propulsion, the development of passenger cars, speed and other records, tunnels, bridges, and other engineering feats. A mix of boldface titles and brief remarks, the text is printed both between and on or under moving parts–the latter adding another element of discovery for eager flap-lifters and tab-pullers. Crowther simplifies technological details in his neat, brightly colored collage illustrations, so this outing will draw a younger audience of trainiacs than the likes of Fiona Conboy's Ten Terrific Trains (Dutton, 1998).–John Peters, New York Public Library
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About the Author

Robert Crowther discovered the wonders of 3-D illustration while still in art school and has since created numerous acclaimed pop-up books, including COLORS, OPPOSITES, SHAPES, and LET'S COOK! He lives in Norfolk, England.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 6 and up
  
• Hardcover: 10 pages
• Publisher: Candlewick; Pop edition (September 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763630829
• ISBN-13: 978-0763630829
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 1 x 11.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #493,934 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars WARNING!! TOO DELICATE FOR LITTLE KIDS, July 29, 2007

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J. Hall "toddler books" (VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Trains: A Pop-Up Railroad Book (Hardcover)

This book is way too delicate. My son is easy on books and has had lots of pop-ups and lift the flap books since he was a baby. He received TRAINS for his 4th birthday, and within minutes a pop up was torn. I chastised him to "be more careful" and then while showing him how to be careful I tore one of the trains! The book has to be open just exactly right for the trains to line up properly with the paper "tracks." This book requires more care than the average little kid can manage (i.e the same kids who love Thomas the Tank Engine are probably too young!) On the other hand, I agree that the book has REALLY good information and is a really neat little book. It's too bad that it requires parental supervision. Perhaps if the cardboard were coated with some kind of plastic it would be sturdier???

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for older kids, August 11, 2007

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TicketyBoo - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trains: A Pop-Up Railroad Book (Hardcover)

Wonderful book but very fiddly for little hands and will tear easily. I would think it would be a 8 or 9 year old that would be able to care for this book properly. My 3 year old pulled a piece off before I had a chance to stop him and he was trying to play with it. (he has been brought up to respect his books and is not rough or careless either).

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great train popup book, November 12, 2006

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Honest Andrea (St. Louis, MO, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Trains: A Pop-Up Railroad Book (Hardcover)

This book is a very well constructed pop up book. A train actually moves in and out of the turnnal! The best thing I like about it is, besides the cool pop ups, it's also very educational.