A kindergarten-level introduction to light rails, covering their drivers, role in transportation, and such defining features as their pantographs.
Part of the Semillas del saber series
What makes monorails go? How do trains run underground? This vibrant series provides basic information about each mode of transportation. The text features simple diagrams and photo details of fascinating elements, such as sleeper cars. Early learners are sure to be surprised and delighted. The machines are described in the context of their respective environments; their importance to rural and urban areas alike is highlighted. These books are suitable for all kinds of reading, including read-alouds in classroom or library settings. This series is available in Spanish and English, but not as a bilingual edition. VERDICT These versatile titles would be an asset to any collection.
–School Library Journal, 11/01/2020