Trains

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Brief text and illustrations present a variety of trains and what they do. (more)

Brief text and illustrations present a variety of trains and what they do. (less)

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"Kids love trains! Especially the old-timey steam engines found in amusement parks and zoos. But what about a super-spee... (more)

"Kids love trains! Especially the old-timey steam engines found in amusement parks and zoos. But what about a super-speeder in Japan that zooms on the track at 361 miles per hour? Or the world's longest freight train, stretching on for a whopping 4.6 miles? Or futuristic railways in the sky? In this Level 1 reader, young readers will discover a whole new way of looking at trains!"--Amazon.com. (less)

Illustrations and simple text describe different kinds of trains and the work they do. (more)

Illustrations and simple text describe different kinds of trains and the work they do. (less)

"Have you ever wondered how a steam engine works? Do you have a hankering to don an engineer's cap and race a locomotive... (more)

"Have you ever wondered how a steam engine works? Do you have a hankering to don an engineer's cap and race a locomotive under tunnels and over bridges? Loaded with flaps, pull-tabs, 3-D trains, and a spectacular pop-up model of a bustling railroad station, Robert Crowther's sturdy exploration of trains and how they work is a tour de force of paper engineering and a bonanza for railroad aficionados of all ages. What's more, it's filled to the brim with fun facts and intriguing information lurking behind, around, and even on top of its many marvelous, movable trains"--Amazon.com. (less)

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"From passenger trains to subways, get young readers in preK-2 on the right track to understanding the different types o... (more)

"From passenger trains to subways, get young readers in preK-2 on the right track to understanding the different types of trains they see in their community and in their world. Cover the basics of how trains work, along with a brief history. Bold photographs and energetic text are perfect for read-alouds or introductions to transportation units. A short photo timeline in the back will reinforce how technology has changed over time"-- (less)

Examines different kinds of trains, past and present, describing their features and functions. (more)

Examines different kinds of trains, past and present, describing their features and functions. (less)

"Kids love trains! Especially the old-timey steam engines found in amusement parks and zoos. But what about a super-spee... (more)

"Kids love trains! Especially the old-timey steam engines found in amusement parks and zoos. But what about a super-speeder in Japan that zooms on the track at 361 miles per hour? Or the world's longest freight train, stretching on for a whopping 4.6 miles? Or futuristic railways in the sky? In this Level 1 reader, young readers will discover a whole new way of looking at trains!"--Amazon.com. (less)

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to how trains work. Developed by literacy experts fo... (more)

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to how trains work. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher. (less)

Introduces the history of trains, from the nineteenth-century steam locomotives that bridged the American East and West ... (more)

Introduces the history of trains, from the nineteenth-century steam locomotives that bridged the American East and West to the Japanese "pusher" commuter trains and the Scottish train used as the Hogwarts Express in the "Harry Potter" films. (less)

Text and illustrations teach young children about trains and their different parts. (more)

Text and illustrations teach young children about trains and their different parts. (less)

Chug along with Train while he is at work. (more)

Chug along with Train while he is at work. (less)

"Developed by literacy experts in partnership with educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduce... (more)

"Developed by literacy experts in partnership with educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to trains through simple, predictable text and related photos"-- (less)

Trains traditionally carried life into the Rocky Mountains and they continue to do so today. Many people take trains fro... (more)

Trains traditionally carried life into the Rocky Mountains and they continue to do so today. Many people take trains from Durango to Silverton not only for purposes of travel, but also to experience the ride and to see the landscape up close, a view made possible only by train. This program makes it possible for everyone to learn the story behind one of Colorado's great trains, the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, a federally designated National Historic Landmark, which has seen continuous use of steam locomotives since 1881. Next, through interviews with conductors, engineers and travelers, we get a glimpse of miniature riding steam engines created by members of the Colorado Line Steamers Club, a non-profit organization of people who are interested in building and operating large scale model railroad equipment. Then we hop aboard the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, a narrow gauge heritage railroad that travels between Chama, New Mexico, and Antonito, Colorado. Running over the 10,000-foot Cumbres Pass, which is the highest point reached by any passenger railway in the United States, this train is the most spectacular example of steam-era mountain railroading in North America. (less)