Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The railroad book The railroad book E. Boyd Smith Bob and Betty learn about trains when the railroad opens up a line behind their garden fence. OL120213W
Trains Trains Anne F. Rockwell Summary, Simple text and illustrations introduce a variety of trains and their uses. Includes freight trains, passenger trains, monorails, and subways. OL14853931W
Kate Shelley Kate Shelley Robert D. San Souci A biography of the fifteen-year-old Iowa teenager who helped avert a train disaster in 1881 and became a national heroine. OL15077028W
Subways in action Subways in action Allison Lassieur "Discusses the history, function, and workings of subways"--Provided by publisher. OL16517938W
Trains Trains Robin Kerrod An overview of trains of various types and in different countries. OL18181040W
Train rides Train rides Pam Walker Simple text and photographs describe a train ride, including the work of the engineer and the conductor. OL1861262W
This train This train Paul Collicutt All aboard! This is one train book you don't want to miss. Using a refreshingly simple approach, Paul Collicutt has crafted the perfect book for young railroad enthusiasts. OL20039244W
The building of the Transcontinental Railroad The building of the Transcontinental Railroad Peggy Caravantes Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the Transcontinental Railroad. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary sou… OL20056754W
The big noisy book of trains The big noisy book of trains Olivia Stanford Does your child love all things locomotive? Do they get excited by a freight or TGV? Then The Big Noisy Book of Trains is for them. Jam-packed full of facts and brimming with pictures, the world of t… OL27015848W
Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Trucks and Trains Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Trucks and Trains Ed Emberley Provides simple instructions for drawing a variety of trucks and trains. OL2725696W
From slavery to freedom From slavery to freedom Lilly, Melinda. Introduces the Underground Railroad, a group of people and places through which runaway slaves escaped to freedom before the Civil War. OL57920W
Trains Trains Rixon Bucknall A history of trains from the first steam engines through the development of the locomotive to the projected hovertrain. OL6283706W
Let's look at trains Let's look at trains Ernest Frank Carter Traces the history of trains from the first steam locomotives to modern cog railroads and high-speed electric trains with emphasis on the development of railroads in Great Britain. Also discusses the… OL6396010W
Peter Lippman's Busy trains Peter Lippman's Busy trains Peter J. Lippman Identifies and discusses different kinds of trains. OL851229W