Explains the history of trains, how they work, and how new trains travel faster than ever.

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...

An account of the building of the railroads in the American West.

After jumping the track to search for companionship, a little train finally finds a place in the zoo.

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.

"Learn fascinating facts about some of the world's most powerful machines in Mega Machines"--

Tired of always being jerked and jolted along the tracks in last place, Katy Caboose devises a clever plan for solving all of her travel woes.

"Large photographs and simple text describe different city trains, including subways, elevated railways, and light rail"--Provided by publisher.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces extreme trains to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.