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.

"Developed by literacy experts in partnership with educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to trains through simple, predictable text and related photos"-- Provided by publisher.

Although he is not very big, the Little Blue Engine agrees to try to pull a stranded train full of toys over the mountain. On die-cut board pages.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to how trains work. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.

On a snowy Christmas Eve, Thomas hopes he can finish his important deliveries and still have time to hang up his stocking.

City Train picks up people from all the stations and takes them into the city.

Board a commuter train in New York, then follow the journey west and see the stations, the scenery, the different types of trains, and all the people who travel and work on the railroad system. Climb aboard a red-striped Commuter Train in the East. Switch to a blue Passenger Train rolling through midwestern farmland. Then hop on a Freight Train, soar over mountains on an Overnight Train, and finish on a High-Speed Train as it races to the West Coast....

Explains what freight trains are, their history, their different parts, and how they work.

Kingfisher level 1 readers have short, simple sentences with familiar vocabulary, engaging pictures that help young readers understand, and simple glossaries.

"A girl transforms a cafe into a train by making train noises with words"-- Provided by publisher.