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Locomotive by Brian Floca

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Locomotive

Brian Floca

Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books · Print & ebook · September 3, 2013

Reading lane: Trains

A Picture Books pick for readers exploring Locomotive.

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Rails in Motion

A richly sensory ride through the work, sounds, and sheer force of early rail travel.

Come here for

  • The hiss of steam, the heat of engines, and landscapes rushing past.
  • A close look at the crews who keep the locomotives moving.

Expect

  • A richly detailed journey from plains to mountains to ocean.
  • The thrill of travel balanced with the labor behind it.

Book Details

Authors
Brian Floca
Publisher
Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books
Published
September 3, 2013
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Trains · Railroad Photo Books
Reading lane
Trains

Affinity

Publisher Categories

  • 19th Century U.S.

  • U.S. Places

  • Machines & Tools

About This Book

The Caldecott Medal Winner, Sibert Honor Book, and New York Times bestseller Locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of America’s early railroads, from the creator of the “ stunning ” ( Booklist ) Moonshot. It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding America’s brand-new transcontinental railroad. These pages come alive with the details of the trip and the sounds, speed, and strength of the mighty locomotives; the work...

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The Caldecott Medal Winner, Sibert Honor Book, and New York Times bestseller Locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of America’s early railroads, from the creator of the “ stunning ” ( Booklist ) Moonshot. It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding America’s brand-new transcontinental railroad. These pages come alive with the details of the trip and the sounds, speed, and strength of the mighty locomotives; the work that keeps them moving; and the thrill of travel from plains to mountain to ocean. Come hear the hiss of the steam, feel the heat of the engine, watch the landscape race by. Come ride the rails, come cross the young country!

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