railroads

Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.

In the mid-nineteenth century, teenager Lee Chin and his father leave China for California to work on the transcontinental railroad, where Lee defies his father's wishes and saves money to free his younger sister from slavery in China, then brings her to join him in beginning a new life in America. Includes historical note about the Chinese who helped build the transcontinental railroad.

All aboard! Join us on a trip of a lifetime to travel on trains around the world.

Story of a train trip with engine number 9.

Contains simple text that discusses railroad trains.

Describes the building of the first railroad to join the eastern and western part of the United States and the effect of this transcontinental link on the future development of the country.

"Introduces the history of the railroad, explains how trains are powered, examines modern high-speed trains used in other parts of the world, and looks to the future of train travel"--Provided by publisher.

"The Night Mail is ready to depart, but where is Skimbleshanks? We must find him or the train can't start!"--Back cover.

Offers examples of different types of trains and explains why people enjoy traveling on them.

Photographs and simple text introduces young children to various types of trains.