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1) Train
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the "father of the railroad," materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn how the American railroad contributed to the development and progress in the US and facilitated the spread of population...
3) Trains
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
Describes what trains are, how they are used, and different kinds.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discover the stories of the real people and events that shaped American history in the Real Stories From My Time series. Perfect for book reports with full-page illustrations throughout, these nonfiction chapter books also include historical photos, maps, a timeline, a glossary, and a bibliography at the back. Plus, in each book, an American Girl historical character shares a bit of her own fictional story. The Underground Railroad includes miles...
5) Trains
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents information about trains and railroads, including the history of railroads, different types of trains, and famous trains.
6) Trains
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
A look at the different types of trains and the work they do. .
8) Trains
Author
Pub. Date
c2007
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Simple text and supportive full-color photographs introduce young readers to trains. Intended for kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 3
Description
"Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about the Underground Railroad and Black Americans' struggle for freedom. Perfect for fans of I Survived! and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. Before the Civil War, there was a crack team of abolitionists who used quilts and signal lanterns to guide enslaved people to freedom. Right? Wrong! The truth is, the Underground Railroad wasn't very organized, and most freedom seekers were on their own. With a...
12) Locomotive
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Appears on list
Description
Details what the first passengers experienced as they traveled West on the transcontinental railroad in the summer of 1869.
13) Freight trains
Author
Pub. Date
1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes the history and uses of freight trains and the different types.
14) Trains
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Learn fascinating facts about some of the world's most powerful machines in Mega Machines"--
15) Terrific trains
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
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.
18) Freight trains
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes various kinds of train cars including the boxcar, livestock car, and flatcar.
20) Monster trains
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces extreme trains to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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