Maglev Trains

by Louise Spilsbury

Book Overview

Maglev trains sound like the stuff of science fiction, but it's yet another scientific marvel that engineers have made a reality. These superfast trains float above their rails, darting from place to place at remarkable speeds. This book explores how maglev trains work, the science behind the magnets at work, and the history of maglev technology. From train technology first developed in Germany to the fastest maglev trains in the world, readers will...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482451654
• ISBN13: 9781482451658
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.0" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 11 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 8