railroads

"Chronicles the historic meeting of two railroad lines in 1869 that linked the U.S. transcontinental railroad and Andrew J. Russell's famous photograph of the event"--Provided by publisher.

"Examines the Transcontinental Railroad by discussing why it was needed and the immediate and lasting effects it had on the nation as well as the people and places involved."--.

The Little Blue Engine with its positive attitude saves the day when the bus on which the Turkeyland Band is traveling gets a flat tire on the way to the Thanksgiving Day parade in Gobbleville.

Offers information about various high-speed trains accompanied by math activities.

"Explores various perspectives on the process of building the transcontinental railroad. The reader's choices reveal the historical details"--.

Kids love trains, and this beginner's look at train travel is sure to keep readers chugging through the pages. Key terms and historical facts are presented in simple language. Big, exciting pictures of trains on the go complement the text.

"Thomas finds big footprints. Percy thinks they are from a monster! Can Percy be brave?"--Back cover.

"Every day, Huff pulls the train and Puff pushes the train, but Puff wants a turn in front! The pals' adventures are perfect for beginning readers"--Back cover.

A biography of business tycoon Cornelius Vanderbilt, covering his personal life, development of a large fleet of steamships and a railroad empire, invention of the modern corporation, and other undertakings that shaped the economic world of the U.S. long after his time.