"Kids love trains! Especially the old-timey steam engines found in amusement parks and zoos. But what about a super-speeder in Japan that zooms on the track at 361 miles per hour? Or the world's longest freight train, stretching on for a whopping 4.6 miles? Or futuristic railways in the sky? In this Level 1 reader, young readers will discover a whole new way of looking at trains!"--Amazon.com.

Terrific trains follows the animal crew as they travel the railroads. Climb on board and whiz down the track to discover different types of trains and how rail travel works. Every page of this chunky board book is full of details machine-mad toddlers love: diesel, steam, and electric engines, the signals, and so much more!

Simple text and pictures introduce the reader to freight trains and terms associated with them.

In 1867, fifteen-year-old Sean experiences both hardships and rewards when he joins his father in working on the building of the Transcontinental Rairoad.

"Experience the race of rails to link the country--and meet the men behind this incredible feat--in a riveting story about the building of the transcontinental railroad, brought to life with archival photos."--Publisher's website.

From the Publisher: Lucent Books' American History series examines the eras, events, and movements that have shaped U.S. history. Compelling narratives offer a wealth of factual information and also provide readers with insight into the significance of the past and its many legacies. Fully cited quotations from historical figures, eyewitnesses, letters, speeches, and writings bring vibrancy and authority to the text. Sidebars, time lines, indexes,...

"How do trains work? What types of trains are there? Where do they take you?"--

What makes trains move? Why do trains come in different shapes and sizes? From steam locomotives and diesel engines to electric railcars, curious kids will learn how trains work and the important jobs they do with My First Book of Trains.