railroads

"This . . . introduction to model making explains the mathematics of scale, how clockwork, electric, and steam trains work, and the difference between building from a kit and building from scratch. Tips on painting, cutting and filing, cementing, and basic electronics help build fine-motor skills"--Provided by publisher.

Moose, Goose, and Mouse all live in a house, but the house is old, wet, and cold. So, they decide to take the train to look for a new house. Mouse wants a house that's sunny, Moose wants a house that's funny, and Goose wants a house with a bunny. On the way, the caboose breaks free from the train and goes careening down the tracks. It comes to a stop upside down by a tree near the sea. To their delight, they realize that they have a sunny, funny, loose caboose for a house with a bunny.

Rhyming text introduces a variety of trains as they leave a station, rush along the tracks, and arrive at the platform where travelers are waiting.

Kate and Tom are now full-fledged conductors of the steam-powered, animal-saving Great Secret Intercontinental Railway, but when Kate takes the Silver Arrow out on an unsanctioned mission to find Uncle Herbert she discovers a mysterious train called the Golden Swift with an agenda of its own.

Presents the history of railroads, covering creation and development, locomotives, railroad cars, tracks and roadways, bridge design, engineers, and more.

"This volume encourages readers to get creative with their rail construction as well as gives tips on how to do it even better. Illustrations show readers what they can possibly build within the game and help them connect their gaming engineering to real-world engineering and other STEAM concepts"--Provided by publisher.

"A special train comes down the track. What makes it so unique? It's an eco-train. Explore trains that are better for the planet"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn . . . facts about trains"--Provided by publisher.

Presents illustrated information about trains, discussing the history, different types, trains at work, and more.

Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest trains.