The Best Book of Trains

Trains are a topic of endless fascination for young readers, from the powerful engine to the charming caboose and everything in-between. With accessible text, information that goes beyond the basics, and a small format that’s perfect for little hands, The Best Book of Trains covers everything about the history of the rail—a perfect, affordable take along for young train lovers on the go.

Richard Balkwill is a professor of publishing studies at City University in London, but his real passion is trains.