railroads

A tiny wooden train is made by a craftsman and acquired by a small boy.

While on a field trip to the National Museum of American History, nine-year-old Lucy imagines herself as Andrew Russell, taking a picture of the joining of the Central and Union Pacific Railroads at Promitory Summit, Utah, in 1869.

Outlines the history of railroads. Describes different type engines, famous rail lines and their passengers and freight.

Describes the use of train whistles as signals, and what some of these signals mean.

Traces the development of three forms of transportation.

This book tells the story of the Transcontinental Railroad, from the partnership between government and rich investors to the impact of the railroad on the nation's settlement.

While at the safari zoo on a field trip, The Little Engine That Could helps to find a lost baby elephant.