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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
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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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