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Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"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.
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English
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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...
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
At one point railroads were the most important form of transport in the world, responsible for opening up vast areas to settlement and industry. With the threat of global warming and a potential energy crisis looming, rail transportation is experiencing a welcome resurgence. The Historical Atlas of World Railroads charts the rise, fall and revival of railroads over the past 200 years, from the earliest experiments with wooden rails and horse-drawn...
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
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...
11) Trains
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English
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"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.
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English
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The title may say “basics,” but this book covers a full range of skills and materials. Beginners building a small table or shelf layout up to experienced modelers assembling the benchwork for a basement empire will find what they need in this comprehensive guide. New color photos and illustrations highlight liftout sections and swinging access gates.-- Publisher.
13) Making tracks
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
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.
14) Monorail trains
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English
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"This book discusses how monorail trains are run and operated and gives examples"-- Provided by publisher.
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Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Honk your horns, toot! Toot! It's the traintastic world of Chuggington where eager engines Wilson, Koko, and Brewster are learning to become working trains. The three trainees are thrilled to spend a day with Action Chugger, who makes flying look easy, but Wilson discovers it isn't so simple after all! Dunbar's exciting new training device causes a storm. Can Brewster overcome his fear to win his rescue badge?
17) Shortcut
Author
Pub. Date
[1992]
Language
English
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Storytime @ Home: Celebrate Black Authors, Illustrators, Stories, and Experiences
Storytime @ Home: Celebrate Black Authors, Illustrators, Stories, and Experiences
Description
Children taking a shortcut by walking along a railroad track find excitement and danger when a train approaches.
18) City trains
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English
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"In City Trains, beginning readers will learn about city train and subway systems, such as the New York City Subway and Chicago 'L' that transport people in busy cities, both under and above crowded streets. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about city trains and their use"-- Provided by publisher.
19) On the train
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Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
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.
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Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Model Railroader Managing Editor David Popp details the expansion of his N scale Naugatuck Valley Railroad in Building a Model Railroad Step by Step, 2nd edition. Providing an inside look at building a model railroad from start to finish, new chapters highlight the addition of a sizable industrial switching area and delve deeper into operations.-- Publisher
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