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Author
Publisher
Voyageur Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"This book is an indispensable illustrated resource for railfans and families on road trips, filled with easy-to-find information on locomotives and rolling stock, such as railroad cars, coaches, and wagons"--Provided by publisher.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Packed with stunning photography, Train catalogues the development of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives, explores in detail iconic trains such as the Palace on Wheels and the Orient Express, and chronicles the social, political, and cultural backdrop against which railways were built the world over. Profiling the best loved railways and rail journeys of all time - from the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian...
8) Tootle
Author
Series
Publisher
Golden Books
Pub. Date
[1973]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The protagonist is Tootle, a baby locomotive attending train school. Tootle hopes to grow up to be the Flyer on the New York-Chicago route. His schoolwork includes tasks such as stopping at red flags and pulling a dining car without spilling the soup.
10) Tootle
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Tootle is in Train School and loves to go fast, so he must learn to stay on the tracks no matter what.
12) Locomotive
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A visual exploration of America's early railroads that examines the sounds, speed and strength of the fledgling transcontinental locomotives and the experiences of pioneering travelers.
Publisher
Hit Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Thomas to the rescue: All the diesel trains get "bad" fuel and it's up to Thomas to get good fuel so the diesels can get back working. Henry and the wishing tree: Henry wishes that he could pull express coaches instead of logcars for one day. Squeak, rattle & roll: Diesel thinks that Gordon should be scrapped because of Gordon's awful sounds. Percy's new whistle: Percy wants a whistle thats better than Arry and Bert's.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The Little Engine That Could is turning ninety! And now this special gift book, complete with beautiful illustrations and timeless messages of belief and acceptance, is the perfect way to tell a loved one that they can do anything they set their minds to"--Amazon.com
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Easter is here! The Little Engine is on the hunt for eggs, and the clown has written a series of riddles for her to follow. Will the Little Engine crack the code? She'll have to work together with her friends and, most importantly, believe in herself!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Golden Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Thomas the Tank Engine comes up with a quick and clever way to save Sodor's annual Easter egg hunt from disaster in this beautifully illustrated Thomas & Friends Little Golden Book. For train-loving readers ages 2 to 5.
Series
Publisher
Marshall Publishing and Promotions
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
No matter what age, if the viewer love trains, then they're guaranteed to love this award-winning collection of 3 non-stop big train action programs! Each program features spectacular close-up camera footage combined with many of your favorite sing-along train songs and original music by James Coffey. Witness the thundering action of almost every kind of train in the world! It's just like being trackside watching non-stop big train action.
Author
Series
Train of Dark Wonders adventures volume 1
Publisher
Rock the Boat
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Bess has always loved her grandfather's collection of curiosities. So she's delighted when she's handed the keys to his Odditorium. But unless she finds a way to draw in the crowds, she'll have to close its doors for good. When a mysterious train pulls into town, bound for The Land of Halloween Sweets, Bess hatches a plan and sneaks onboard. She is soon discovered by Beau the puppeteer, Louie the violinist and Maria the fire witch. Eager to join...
Publisher
Distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
What can be better than a basket full of Easter eggs? How about a train full of dinosaur eggs! Buddy and his Pteranodon family set off for new adventures as they encounter baby hatchlings and dino eggs of all shapes and sizes! They'll learn that all dinosaur families are different, and so are the ways of nurturing them! And who knows, they might just solve a mystery or two while they're at it! Special features: a dinosaur reference guide, information...
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