The Big Book of Trains (DK Big Books)

So excited to give this to my train loving nephew ! Great quality book and informative!

Nice book wiht lots of pictures.

Perfect for your train lover kiddo!

Great for a child who loves trains.

A great book for an introduction to trains. I bought it for a three year old out of state and while I was impressed with it, it is a large book and it’s size required a fairly large shipping box. Just be aware of that if you need to ship it. But it is a very nice book.

Don't understand the overly critical review by "thinking mom." It's called the "Big Book of Trains;" the title is not deceptive. I saw this book at Amazon and thought it would be great for my 5-year old, who is always fascinated, studying the different types of trains on a poster at a local restaurant. I was right. If you and your child are not prospective members of MENSA or doing a dissertation on the history of trains for your PhD, then this book is a good value. It has good basic information about a number of different trains from their inception to the present, and has some nice large photos that my son likes to look at and learn about on an almost nightly basis. He says he likes the monorails, bullet trains, mountain trains, high-speed passenger trains, channel tunnel trains, snow trains and freight trains the best--he says). The large photos help keep a child's attention while they learn. The only criticism I would have is that it seems overly focused on European trains and only a little about American trains. Still, it's information we did not know before buying the book. Enjoy.

I really was surprised the book is for a young boy who loves trains. I really think it is a great book

This oversized book in brilliant color photographs is a visual feast for anyone of any age who loves trains. All types are pictured right up to today's "bullet" and "superfast" trains. Unfortunately, none are in the US which made me jealous as I scanned the book prior to sending it to my grand nephews (5 and soon to be 4). The sleek lines and color are breathtaking. Imagine taking a luxury ride from NYC to Ft. Lauderdale, FL that could get you there in under 6 hours! It would be easier and better than flying. But, alas, so far we don't know where and how we could put down any track due to the density of our urban populations. For now, we must enjoy what we can see in Europe and China - and an "arm chair" traveler is still better than nothing at all. Mark my words. The kids will LOVE it. Trains are the in thing along with Dinosaurs.

Great delivery time and cost

わが家の２歳さんは、新幹線（特に連結するもの）が大好き。 英語で書かれている新幹線や海外のインターシティなどの載っている図鑑を探し、こちらを購入しました。 連結する高速鉄道が、こまち、ユーロスター、TGV、ICEなど載っていたこと、 モノレールも載っていたことで、子どもも楽しくめくって呼んでいます。 電車大好きな子どもにぴったりの図鑑です。 大きくてキラキラしている表紙もかっこいいですよ。 Our 2-year-old is a big fan of bullet trains, especially ones that connect to each other. We were looking for an English-language encyclopedia featuring bullet trains and international intercity trains, and decided to purchase this one. It includes connecting high-speed trains such as Komachi, Eurostar, TGV, and ICE, as well as monorails, which my child enjoys flipping through and reading. This book is perfect for kids who love trains. The large, shiny cover is also really cool and adds to the appeal.

A beautiful big hardback book that is definitely a keeper. My son loves the clarity in the pictures and the big pages. A gorgeous addition to a coffee table or train lovers collection. Good value for money as the overall quality and finish is high.

All my kids love this book. Engaging and great photographs of the trains.

Great grandson loved it