Join Thomas and his friends as they prepare for rainy-day visits and sudsy spills, and then get unstuck from a snowy situation.

Three adventures featuring Thomas the tank engine and his friends on the magical island of Sodor.

"Who is that mysterious little green engine? Can Thomas catch him and learn his secret?"--P. [4] of cover.

Features journeys through Prague; Budapest; South Africa; jungles of Malaysia; the Rocky Mountains; and many more exotic locations.

Describes the history and uses of diesel locomotives, the different types, and some famous models.

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Describes the history and uses of steam locomotives, the different types, and some famous models.

The engines on the Island of Sodor find themselves in some sticky and slippery situations. Thomas and Butch are stuck in a bind when they don't fully listen to directions. Spencer gets lost in the fog but learns he can actually be Spencer the Helpful. Gordon must swallow his pride after dropping the Lion of Sodor in the mucky, muddy river, and Edward shows Charlie there's a time to be really fun and a time to be really useful.

An introduction to the history and workings of steam locomotives.

Meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends from the Island of Sodor, and beyond! Discover amazing facts about more than 100 of your favorite Thomas & Friends characters. See the real-life trains and vehicles that they are based on!