Britain's railways represent a unique national heritage, & the history of their development is a fascinating record of ingenuity, innovation & achievement. This comprehensive & evocatively illustrated history of the railways in Britain analyses key periods in the progression from the first steam engines to the modern age, showing how the railways shaped the physical, social & economic landscape of the nation. The book also showcases the considerable wealth of Britain's preserved railway heritage, with information on the nation's best historic lines. This guide covers the major standard, narrow & miniature gauge preservation railways throughout Engl&, Scotland & Wales, providing essential visitor information to ensure a fantastic day out for families & enthusiasts alike. ...

Imagine a world where steam is the main source of power, but the attitudes are distinctly futuristic
- the romance of the past
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The moment Navy SEAL sniper Finn sets foot on the USS Abraham Lincoln, it's clear something is deeply wrong.

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Books Historical Fiction Books In their darkest days, they'll find the courage to carry on… Summer 1940: The war is raging on but the Steel Girls are fighting their own battles closer to home. After patching things up with Archie, Patty is miffed when he appears to have forgotten all about her 18th birthday. New girl Hattie has a lot to deal with as she trades the counter at Woolworths for the Vickers factory floor. But is she keeping a secret & are things tougher at home than she's been letting on? Meanwhile, Nancy is besides herself when she receives word that Bert is missing in action & is struggling to keep it together. As the Steel Girls come together to be there in Nancy's hour of need, will life ever be the same again?   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780008598518 •†Author: Michelle Rawlins •†Publisher: Harper Collins Publishers •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 372 •†Dimensions:†  19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 cm ...

Talented mimic John Sessions is joined by a cast of impressionists as the international jet-set suddenly find themselves neighbours in Stella Street, Surbiton. Amongst the residents are Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Roger Moore, Jack Nicholson, Joe Pesci, Al ...

Get ready to delve into Stellar Conflict! The fast-paced space combat game, featuring real-time elements,

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STEM Activity: Amazing Maths will inspire you with super-fun activities & puzzles related to cool calculations, super shapes, terrific trigonometry & much more!

Find the coordinates on the map, colour in the polygons to reveal the animals, work out the area of the farm, & spot the symmetrical objects.

These are just some of the amazing write-in activities featured in STEM Activity: Amazing Maths.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781783123612
• Author: Hannah Wilson
• Publisher: Carlton Books
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 64
• Dimensions: 27 x 22 x 1cm











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STEM Activity: Extreme Engineering will inspire you with super-fun activities & puzzles related to engineering, including fantastic forces, extraordinary machines, high-tech buildings, eco-energy, computer coding & more!

Program the driverless car so it reaches the garage, design your own skyscraper, complete the engineering word search, match the inventor to the innovation, & put the skateboard moves in the right order to create the perfect Ollie!

These are just some of the write-in activities featured in STEM Activity: Extreme Engineering.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781783123582
• Author: Paul Virr
• Publisher: Carlton Books
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 64
• Dimensions: 27 x 21.5 x 1cm











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STEM Activity: Sensational Science will inspire you with super-fun activities & puzzles related to atoms, genes, gravity, acids, magnets, & more!

Complete the electrical circuits, unscramble the renewable energy sources, spot the differences in the space station, test your magnet knowledge, colour in the shapes to reveal the awesome x-ray!

These are just some of the write-in activities featured in STEM Activity: Sensational Science.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781783123599
• Author: Stephanie Clarkson
• Publisher: Carlton Books
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 64
• Dimensions: 27 x 21.5 x 1cm











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STEM Activity: Terrific Technology will inspire you with super-fun activities & puzzles related to mechanisms, robotics, computers, gadgets, space exploration & more!

Bite-size factoids explain the technological theories & discoveries behind them. Match the ancient tool to its modern partner, complete the plastic polymer patterns, metals quiz, water the crops in the irrigation maze, help the plane land at the airport!

These are just some of the write-in activities featured in STEM Activity: Terrific Technology.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781783123605
• Author: Claire Sipi
• Publisher: Carlton Books
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 64
• Dimensions: 27 x 22 x 1cm











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