railroads

"12 adventure-filled tales ... follow Thomas the Take Engine and his railway friends all around the Island of Sodor."--Back cover.

Three stories about the adventures of Thomas the Tank Engine.

On a snowy Christmas Eve when all Santa's reindeer come down with bad colds, the Little Blue Engine helps him deliver one last toy.

Looks at how railroads developed across the western United States, aiding in settlement, travel, and agriculture. Also looks at the people who built, used, and were affected by the railroads.

"Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how trains operate. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills"--Provided by publisher.

Thomas the tank engine has a race with another train, one pulled by an engine larger than he is.

Easy-to-read, lyrical text tells how cautious Thomas gives a ride to a judge who is in a big hurry to get to a train show.

Examines the kinds and uses of trains past and present and speculates about the railroads of the future.

Mr. Clue's vacation gets put on hold when a famous actress asks for his help on the express train to find a thief.

Tom Austen, an aspiring detective, unravels a murder mystery while on a three-day transcontinental journey aboard "The Canadian.".