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Trains

Puzzles, Challenges & Discoveries

For some kids, knowing the names of trains is just the beginning. They keep questioning. They keep exploring. They want to be challenged! This book takes young railfans on a journey through nine stations, with railroad discoveries and 45+ unique challenges along the way.

  • Paperback
  • 62 full-color pages
  • Ages 8–12
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On this ride, young train fans can:

  • Think like an engineer: investigate an overheating locomotive and repair a faulty timetable.
  • Discover rule-breaking trains: explore railways that hang, float, and cross spectacular landscapes.
  • Explore miniature worlds: work with model scales and bring mystery railway pictures to life.
  • Uncover railway secrets: crack codes, untangle words, and decipher hidden messages.
  • Go behind the scenes: peek inside a rail control center, assemble a freight train in the yard, and decide which train crosses a single-track bridge first.
  • Take the Master Railroader Challenge: prepare a special train and deliver its exhibits before RailFest opens!

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The epic journey

An illustrated journey map guides young readers through nine stations packed with railway discoveries, surprising records, and puzzles that take a different twist at every stop. From investigating an overheating locomotive to planning a special delivery for RailFest, there’s plenty to keep even seasoned railfans guessing.

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Who it’s for

Kids passionate about trains

  • Railfans

    Kids who are curious about trains and ready for more than simple mazes, puzzles, and coloring pages.

  • Puzzle lovers

    Logic, numbers, words and observation, with one to three difficulty bars on every challenge.

  • Gift givers

    Parents, grandparents and friends looking for a present that matches a real passion.

Questions

Good to know

  • How hard are the puzzles?

    Each challenge shows its difficulty with one to three bars, so a child can pick an easy one first or go straight for the hardest.

  • Can my child write in the book?

    Yes. It is a write-in paperback with room on the page for answers and working out.

  • Are the facts real?

    Yes. We check railway facts against reliable sources. Solutions for every challenge are at the back of the book.

Book details

Y.Z. Stein: Trains

Subtitle
Puzzles, Challenges & Discoveries
Format
Paperback, premium color
Pages
62
Size
8.5 × 11 in
Ages
8–12
Inside
45+ unique challenges and incredible discoveries in 9 stations
ISBN
979-8-1644-9745-3
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