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Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The collection of three previously published volumes presents the history of locomotives from early steam power through today's massive diesel-electric models. Illustrated with 700 photographs accompanied by in-depth, informative captions"-Provided by publisher.
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Pushed by the need to haul ever longer and heavier trains, the United States's locomotive works responded with the invention of awe-inspiring articulated steam engines. See the Union Pacific's famed "Big Boy" in action and ride the rails of the Chesapeake & Ohio and Norfolk & Western railways. Meet the men who drove engines like the Allegheny and Yellowstone, and visit the museums and yards where the largest steamers ever built remain.
Author
Series
Platt and Munk classics volume no. 520
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
Description
Celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Little Engine That Could with this all-time classic reillustrated by Caldecott Award-winning artist Dan Santat!
The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of a little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls...
Author
Series
Silver Arrow volume 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Description
Kate's humdrum life is transformed when her eccentric Uncle Herbert brings her a colossal locomotive train, the Silver Arrow, as her eleventh birthday gift, leading her and her younger brother on a mysterious quest.
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
320 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm
Language
English
Description
Featuring amazing images of trains, virtual tours of engines, and profiles of key innovators, designers, and engineers, Train: The Definitive Visual History traces the history of the railroad and the role of trains, from the first steam engines to today's high speed bullet trains. Comprehensive catalogs feature the most important trains from each period, exploring in detail iconic trains such as the Fairy Queen, Orient Express, and Javelin, and follows...
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
NC 720L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"These fabulous books are a must for any young reader with an interest in vehicles and machines. Each book is filled with amazing machines, fun facts, jokes, and age-appropriate text in colorful boxes. This book takes a close look at machines on rails including bullet trains, railway snowploughs, and the world's tallest and fastest roller coaster. Find out which machine on rails is the mightiest of them all!"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Little Train happily ventures out on the railroad track alone for the first time, but when he reaches the end of the tracks, it is getting dark and Little Train is worried until he recalls what his parents said about finding his way home.
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
Revised edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 37 cm
Language
English
Description
"The Big Books of Trains is a colorful compendium of amazing trains and locomotives that will entertain and inform children for hours. Learn all about powerful steam engines, hanging monorails, and superfast bullet trains. Featuring stunning illsutrations of locomotives and fun facts, The Big Books of Trains is the ultimate first trains book,"--page [4] of cover.
16) Trains
Author
Series
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text provide young readers with information about trains, how they look, the jobs they do, and how they operate.
19) The big train
Author
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
200L
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Engine is looking for Passenger Car, and all his other car friends.
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