Locomotive
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The Caldecott Medal Winner, Sibert Honor Book, and New York Times bestseller Locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of America's early railroads, from the creator of the "stunning" (Booklist) Moonshot.
It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding America's brand-new transcontinental railroad. These pages come alive with the details of the trip and the sounds, speed, and strength of the mighty locomotives; the work that keeps them moving; and the thrill of travel from plains to mountain to ocean. Come hear the hiss of the steam, feel the heat of the engine, watch the landscape race by. Come ride the rails, come cross the young country!
It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding America's brand-new transcontinental railroad. These pages come alive with the details of the trip and the sounds, speed, and strength of the mighty locomotives; the work that keeps them moving; and the thrill of travel from plains to mountain to ocean. Come hear the hiss of the steam, feel the heat of the engine, watch the landscape race by. Come ride the rails, come cross the young country!
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1416994157
ISBN13:9781416994152
Release Date:September 2013
Publisher:Atheneum Books
Length:64 Pages
Weight:1.51 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 11.2" x 11.8"
Age Range:6 to 9 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 4
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
A must-read on the transcontinental railroad
Published by A. Rogers , 16 days ago
This is probably the single best picture book for bringing the transcontinental railroad to life for children. It is written as though the reader is taking a ride and both the illustrations and text are perfection.
Childrens train book
Published by GiGi , 10 months ago
This is an informative childrens book with nice pictures. My copy did not have this lovely picture of the train on the front, it had bisons instead.
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