Railroads category: 1183 books

Biographical profile of Jay Gould railroad tycoon and baron of Wall Street. Jay Gould one of the richest and most hated men in America in the 1880s was an elusive slippery character difficult to assess and more difficult to understand. The secretive tycoon was brilliant and ruthless perhaps the quintessential...

Chicago's extensive transit system first started in 1859, when horsecars ran on rails in city streets. Cable cars and electric streetcars came next. Where new trolley car lines were built, people, businesses, and neighborhoods followed. Chicago quickly became a world-class city. At its peak, Chicago...

In the late nineteenth century, some of Britain’s leading main-line railway companies threw caution to the winds in an attempt to provide the fastest passenger express services between London and Scotland. These became known as the ‘races to the north’. There were two phases, in 1888 and 1895,...

Scotland is renowned worldwide for its engineering prowess, which of course included locomotive building. This lavishly illustrated and detailed publication celebrates standard gauge steam locomotive building North of the Border. Focussing not only on the achievements of the major companies, North...

Seb is trying to build the longest train track he can. Early readers can problem solve as they read this book, translated in Spanish, and follow the engaging illustrations.

Trains take you where you need to go, and they move food and other goods from one place to another. Trains are full of shapes, too, which make them fun to look at. You can find circles on the train's wheels and rectangles on the railroad tracks and railroad signs. There are even shapes at the train...

Do you like trains? Many children do. Now heres an opportunity to learn all about trains in a fun way. In her book The Traveling Train, part of the Oh My, I Think I See Book series, author Nani uses rhyming text, repetition, and a catchy verse to teach you about different types of trains, train cars,...

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!

Find two-dimensional shapes while traveling on a train! This enjoyable title teaches children about geometry, encouraging them to discover familiar shapes like circles, triangles, and rectangles all around them. This book also challenges young readers to learn new STEM skills and geometry terms like...

Un breve recorrido a través de la historia de algunos grandes trenes. Desde las primeras máquinas hasta la aparición de los ferrocarriles más modernos. El libro físico contiene dibujos en blanco y negro para colorear, mientras que la edición digital contiene dibujos a todo color y esquemas...

Climb aboard for a journey into the world of trains! In this fascinating Spanish-translated nonfiction title, readers learn about the history of trains, the different uses for them, and the different types and parts including freight cars, box cars, passenger cars, and the caboose. With detailed photos,...

Follow the troublesome train as it speeds through the day, causing mayhem as it turns too quickly round bends and loses parcels, packets and sacks of potatoes long the way. The fun, lively pictures and silly story in this book help to make reading at home successful and enjoyable. The book can be used...

What child doesn't love a train? Trains bring wonder and excitement as they chug along the countryside. Where are they going? Where did the come from? So many questions for young inquisitive minds. Charlie the Choo Choo: A Day at Work investigates the world around as the exciting little train experiences the world around him with his friends.

King's Cross is one of the busiest places in London. A famous train station is there. Partition some rectangles to make room for everyone on the train! This nonfiction math book combines math and reading skills, and uses real-life examples of problem solving to teach subject-area content. The dynamic...