Discusses the construction of the transcontinental railroad.

"The story of the birth of the railroad and its importance in American history is told in this new six-title series for children in grades 4 to 8. Written in narrative form, these books recount the invention and development of the railroad in the United States and the lives of the people who sacrificed to make this dream a reality." -- from publisher's website.

From the author of McTeague: The classic novel of corporate corruption and violent rebellion in the railroad industry. On May 11, 1880, at a San Joaquin Valley ranch, a shootout between tenant farmers and a sheriff's posse left seven dead. The dispute was over land rights. The law was acting in the service of the Southern Pacific Railroad. This tragedy marked the beginning of the end for the American frontier, and it became the inspiration for Frank...

The year 1827 marked the completion of the United States' first railroad--and the beginning of a transformation of American life. This book, spanning nearly two centuries, offers an exhilarating tour of the railways' inroads into the economy, society, and culture of North America. Illustrated with more than 400 historical and modern photographs and period advertisements, The Complete Book of North American Railroading takes readers back to the birth...

"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.

Take a ride on a train, subways and buses as you watch this exciting video as you travel from the train yard to the highways. Watch these mighty machines as they chug along the rails doing their job. Includes bonus episodes.

See Lionel and MTH steamers puffing smoke, sleek diesels, long freights, and passenger trains with their lights sparkling. Learn about streamline steamers--the Empire State Express, Dreyfuss Hudson, Commodore Vanderbilt, and more.

Children taking a shortcut by walking along a railroad track find excitement and danger when a train approaches.

What can we find on the train today? From the engineer in his cab and maintenance workers on the track to stop-and-go signals and all kinds of trains, each page will take you behind the scenes of a busy train ride.