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...

"Few travel by trains today, but kids regardless are fascinated by the freight train, passenger trains, the conductor, and even the caboose. Terrific Trains will mix both illustrations and photographs to bring the railroad to life!"--Provided by publisher.

A little engine decides it could go much faster without pulling all the other cars, so it takes off by itself.

Children can climb aboard all sorts of trains from around the world, discovering different types of trains, how they are constructed, how they run, who drives them and more.

"This infectious story from 1951, about a big train and a little train that have just left Kalamazoo, has captured the imaginations of generations of children. Out of print for decades, it is back to delight little ones again. "Clackety-clack--clackety-clack--pocketa-pocketa-pocketa" --down the track they go! Now a new generation of children will pore over the cheerful illustrations of bridges, tracks, and countryside, while listening to this rollicking...

A little red caboose thinks nobody cares for him until he prevents his train from slipping backwards down a mountain.

A freight train and a car race each other on the way to Chicago.

Peep! Peep! Join Thomas and his friends as they celebrate Christmas!