Epic Adventures: Explore the World in 12 Amazing Train Journeys

by Sam Sedgman (Author)

Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

A beautiful and informative title encapsulating the excitement and wonder of adventure and travel--all seen through the world's most wondrous train journeys.

Climb onboard and travel across six continents, 34 countries and numerous cities via 12 of the world's most amazing train journeys. Adventures on Trains author and British Book Award 2021 winner, Sam Sedgman will delight readers with his descriptive and illuminative text about train journeys including the Orient Express (Paris to Istanbul), the first Transcontinental Railroad (Chicago to San Francisco), and the Rejuvenation Express (Beijing to Hong Kong). Each locomotive adventure reveals some of the rich history, culture, landscape, and wildlife of the countries traveled. Take in the safari sights of Southern Africa, wrap up warm in the Arctic Circle, celebrate Chinese New Year, and taste some tea in India whilst on a toy train-there's a whole world to discover when traveling by train!

Detailed, colorful illustrations by Sam Brewster brings the facts and journeys to life. Epic Adventures will appeal to culture-, travel-, locomotive-fans of all ages.

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Sam Sedgman

Sam Sedgman is a novelist, playwright and award-winning digital producer. His work has been performed internationally and shortlisted for the Courtyard Theatre award. He is the author of The Highland Falcon Thief and Epic Adventures. He lives in London and is a lifelong train and mystery enthusiast.

Sam Brewster is an award winning freelance illustrator & filmmaker based in London, UK.

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780753478011
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Kingfisher
Publication date
March 20, 2022
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF057050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation | Railroads & Trains
JNF016000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Curiosities & Wonders
JNF002000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers
JNF038000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places | General
JNF051180 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Geography
JNF058000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Travel
JNF025260 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, Etc.
Library of Congress categories
Voyages and travels
Travel
Railroad trains
Railroad travel
Passenger trains

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