A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...

Presents information about trains and how electric trains are making train travel quicker, cleaner, and greener than before.

Photographs and text provide young readers with information about trains, how they look, the jobs they do, and how they operate.

A picture book about an old train station from a bygone era. The golden age of the railroad may have passed, but its legacy still fascinates us. Based on a song by the acclaimed musician Gordon Titcomb, The Last Train is a beautiful celebration of that bygone era. Titcomb's lyrics are matched by Wendell Minor's handsome, richly-detailed paintings. ALL ABOARD! "What a gorgeous tribute this is that preserves as it distills for future generations the...

Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains, or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have enjoyed a rebirth in recent years as profitable freight carriers. A fascinating account of the rise, decline, and rebirth of railroads in the United States, John F. Stover's...

"A flashy locomotive comes to town and challenges Huff and Puff to a race. Will Huff and Puff's slow and steady pace win the day? Find out in this easy-to-read story"--Back cover.

Traveling along the rails with his engine buddy, Huff, a little caboose named Puff clicks and clacks endlessly until the day that the friends decide to switch places, with unexpected results.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces extreme trains to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"Huff pulls the train. Puff pushes the train. Together they can haul a lot. Big stuff, small stuff, they've got it all! But what happens when the best friends realize that they're stuck with too much stuff? Farmer Fluff has just the solution! Simple rhyme and easy-to-read verse will help beginning readers and train lovers build their vocabulary and strengthen reading skills."--Book jacket.

Discusses the history of railroads in the United States, focusing on the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.