Central Kansas Library System

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to trains. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade--Provided by publisher."

The big steam train goes, CHUGGA chugga chugga CHUGGA chugga chugga CHOO CHOOOOOOO! The diesel train goes, "zooosh zooosh ZOOOOOOOOSH ding ding ding!" The American goes, "clang clang clang TOOT TOOT!" All aboard! Take a trip on eight noisy trains as they huff, puff, and toot-toot their way through this lively board book! Perfect for the young train enthusiast.

A boy traces the development of railroad engines from coal to steam to diesel as he recounts his family's experience of driving trains over the years.

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.

"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"...

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

The Bears are on a steam train trip across Bear country. Mama and Papa enjoy the scenery but the cubs want to learn about the train. With luck, Grizzly Jones might let them blow the train whistle.

Freight Train is carrying bananas, tomatoes, apples, and potatoes.

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.

A child's bedtime ritual follows the imaginary journey of a goodnight train's trip to the dreamland station.