Details what the first passengers experienced as they traveled West on the transcontinental railroad in the summer of 1869.

Presents different kinds of trains, including steam trains, diesel locomotives, and electric monorails, and discusses how they perform various jobs from carrying cargo to moving people.

"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.

"Rachel takes the same commuter train every morning ... past a stretch of cozy suburban homes, and stops at the signal that allows her to daily watch the same couple breakfasting on their deck. She's even started to feel like she knows them ... Their life-as she sees it-is perfect. Not unlike the life she recently lost. And then she sees something shocking. It's only a minute until the train moves on, but it's enough. Now everything's changed. Unable...

Pictures and story describe what happens on a train's run between Tiny Town to the big city with Engineer Small at the throttle.

Presents information about trains and railroads, including the history of railroads, different types of trains, and famous trains.

Describes the history and uses of passenger trains, the different types, and some famous ones.

A collection of stories featuring the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends James, Percy, Gordon, and Harold.

Traces the development of railways from the first Babylonian rutways to the electromagnetic, driverless trains of today and describes how trains are built and operated.