Washoe County Library System

An alphabet book introducing the world of trains.

Learn all about the different kinds of trains.

Discusses passenger trains, how they work, their history and inventors, how modern trains compare to early models, and what it is like to travel on them.

A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Take a trip through the history of trains to discover how they have revolutionized not only travel but also 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...

"The Big Books of Trains is a colorful compendium of amazing trains and locomotives that will entertain and inform children for hours. Learn all about powerful steam engines, hanging monorails, and superfast bullet trains. Featuring stunning illsutrations of locomotives and fun facts, The Big Books of Trains is the ultimate first trains book,"--page [4] of cover.

Readers can count along as the ten cars of the steam train, dream train pass one-by-one. Cuddle up with the beloved animal friends from the bestselling Steam Train, Dream Train, and count on lots of fun! Little train enthusiasts will love counting from one to ten along with the dreamy train cars

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.

Information for young readers cocerning automobiles, ships, trains, and other transportation vehicles.