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2) Little Puff
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Tired of working alone, a little train jumps off the track in search of companionship and ends up at the zoo, where it gives rides and makes people happy. Beautifully re-illustrated with a fresh and appealing look, these Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about everyday life and adventures. Educator resources include reading...
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"Huff pulls the train. Puff pushes the train. Together they can haul a lot. Big stuff, small stuff, they've got it all! But what happens when the best friends realize that they're stuck with too much stuff? Farmer Fluff has just the solution! Simple rhyme and easy-to-read verse will help beginning readers and train lovers build their vocabulary and strengthen reading skills."--Jkt. flap.
6) Trains
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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.
7) Trains
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Illustrations and simple text describe different kinds of trains and the work they do.
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The acclaimed author recounts his epic journey across Europe and Asia in this international bestselling classic of travel literature: “Compulsive reading” (Graham Greene).
In 1973, Paul Theroux embarked on a four-month journey by train from the United Kingdom through Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. In The Great Railway Bazaar, he records in vivid detail and penetrating insight the many fascinating...
In 1973, Paul Theroux embarked on a four-month journey by train from the United Kingdom through Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. In The Great Railway Bazaar, he records in vivid detail and penetrating insight the many fascinating...
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"How do trains work? What is the fastest train in the world/ What do electric trains, cable cars, and trams have in common? My Little Book of Trains answers all of these questions and many more. See hard-working trains in action and learn about shunters, tilting trains, and miniature railways! Perfect for reluctant readers, this book will hold the interest of young children and encourage them to find out more about the many different types of trains"...
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"The time of westward expansion in the 1800s has become a legendary era in American history. Tales of cowboys, outlaws, and frontier adventures still resonate in popular culture. The Wild West [series] separates myth from reality, bringing to life the triumphs, tragedies, and colorful characters that shaped the West. Learn how this eventful period in US history helped make the nation what it is today." -- Page [4] cover.
In the 1800s, traveling to...
13) The last train
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Song lyrics about the bygone era of the mighty iron horse are paired with detailed paintings that pay tribute to life around a little railroad station.
14) The union belle
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House of Winslow volume 11
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As the nation recovers from the Civil War, Sky and Rebekah Winslow's wayward son Mark is slowly making his way north through Texas after his release from a Mexican prison. Headed for Omaha to work for the Union Pacific Railroad, he is forced to shoot a man, then thrown into jail to await his prison sentence. In a small Texas town where justice will not be served, Mark's only hope is the young woman whom he defended. Lola Montez had attempted to escape...
16) Caboose mystery
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Boxcar children volume 11
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The adventures of the Alden family as they ride across country in a caboose that has a strange history---or is it a mystery?
17) Destined for you
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Ladies of the Lake volume 1
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"In 1869, Gloriana Womack's family is much smaller since scarlet fever killed her mother and two of her siblings. She lives in a modest cottage in Duluth, Minnesota, with her father and young brother, and she has dedicated her life to holding her tiny, fractured family together--especially as her father is frequently gone on long fishing trips. Their livelihood may come from the waters of Lake Superior, but storms on the lake can be dangerous, even...
18) Ties that bind
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Ribbons west volume 3
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The Civil War has ended, and the Union Pacific and Central Pacific Railroads are locked in a high-stakes competition to link the eastern states with their western counterparts. Jordana Baldwin's writing catches the attention of an eastern newspaper, and she takes on the guise of a man to report on the progress of the rail line...and to spy for the Central Pacific. She continues to correspond with Captain Rich O'Brian, who now works for the Union Pacific....
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Inside Build it! Trains, you'll find a range of creative models to put together, created using the LEGO® Classic sets 10693 and 10695, or bricks that LEGO® obsessives may already have at home. Each book in this interactive series contains 3-5 "dioramas" featuring a diverse range of models. Full color, step-by-step diagrams guide you through the process, enhancing the fun.
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Travel back to the 1860s to witness the dramatic track-laying contest between the Union and Central Pacific Railroads. Join Irish immigrants Sheamus and Nora Cullen and their children, Mike and Feena, as the family travels westward by freight car and riverboat to begin a new life on the American frontier. The We Were There series brings history to life for young readers with engaging, action-packed entertainment. These illustrated tales combine fictional...