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Celebrate the 90th anniversary of The Little Engine That Could with this all-time classic reillustrated by Caldecott Award-winning artist Dan Santat! The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by readers for ninety years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of a little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls...

Learn what it was like to travel on the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s.

In the late 1800s, Marianne travels westward on the Orphan Train in hopes of being placed with a caring family.

Presents a board book with simple text and lift-the-flap illustrations introducing children to colors as they follow a freight train through tunnels, over bridges, and by cities until it's gone.

Two trains race each other on the way to Chicago.

Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have enjoyed a rebirth in recent years as profitable freight carriers. A fascinating account of the rise, decline, and rebirth of railroads in the United States, John F. Stover's...

After a small setback, Mr. Putter and his favorite companions enjoy the best train ride of their lives.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces city trains to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.