"This photo-illustrated book introduces early fluent readers to the science and engineering behind trains. Includes glossary and index."--

A Step 3 reader introducing trains of all shapes and sizes doing what they do best: hauling freight, carrying passengers, and zooming at speeds close to 400 miles per hour! Readers will encounter the Jacobite—a Scottish train that plays the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films. They will learn about the great steam locomotives that crossed the United States, joining east and west in 1869. And they will learn about the different technologies­­—steam,...

From steam engines to monorails, children will learn about the many functions of trains while building reading skills with the carefully designed leveling structure.

A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...

"Clacky-clack! Trains are chugging down the track! Learn how and where they do their work in this Machines! song. Includes glossary, critical thinking questions, and sheet music"--Provided by publisher.

Uses cutaway schematic diagrams and comprehensive explanations to introduce young readers to the elementary principles of how steam locomotives work and can be repaired.

Simple text and color photographs describe different types of trains.

"Large photographs and simple text describe different freight trains"--Provided by publisher.

Choo choo! The train is here! A freight train carries coal. A commuter train carries many workers. Don't blink! You might miss the bullet train zooming by. Give beginning readers a captivating close-up look at train parts and types.