Railroads & Trains

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All Aboard!

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Advanced Fluency Level 1

Throughout the world there are thousands of train enthusiasts - people who are fascinated by the power of trains. They are interested in the past development of rail transport and its effect… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1110
  • Dewey: 428
  • Copyright: 2011

A Timeline History of the Transcontinental Railroad

From the Series Timeline Trackers: Westward Expansion

In the early nineteenth century, much of the land west of the Mississippi River was not yet part of the United States. Many people dreamed of settling this huge area, but the journey to get… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 385.0978'09034
  • Copyright: 2016
6 titles

Bumba Books ™ en español — Máquinas en acción (Machines That Go) — Audisee®—On Level Set

From the Series Bumba Books ® en español — Máquinas en acción (Machines That Go)

How do products get across the country? Who works in an ambulance? Learn about different kinds of machines and the people who operate them with this series, a Spanish-language introduction… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2017
  • Audisee®—On Level
  • List Price: $279.90
  • Your Price: $209.93
  • 6 titles
6 titles

Bumba Books ™ — Machines That Go — Audisee®—On Level Set

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Machines That Go

Ready, set, let's go! There are many ways to get from one place to another. You can take a train, a helicopter, even a monster truck! These compelling introductions help young readers explore Read More →

  • Copyright: 2017
  • Audisee®—On Level
  • List Price: $279.90
  • Your Price: $209.93
  • 6 titles

How Do Trains Work?

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — How Vehicles Work

Trains are long and loud. They rumble down railroad tracks. But what are the different types of trains? And how do these giant vehicles haul so much weight? Read this book to find out!… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • ATOS: 3.2
  • Dewey: 625.2
  • Copyright: 2016
Cover: Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express
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Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express

From the Series On My Own History

Kate stared at the rickety wooden bridge. There were boards loose on its narrow walkway. There was no railing to hold on to. She was afraid to cross this bridge even in daylight. But she had… Read More →

  • Lexile: 570
  • ATOS: 3.3
  • Dewey: 921
  • Copyright: 1990
6 titles

Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books) — Hardcover Set

From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)

Have you ever considered what's missing from history books? Explore the misunderstood and underexamined past in this engaging series. Compelling photographs and primary sources help bring… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2023
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $183.90
  • Your Price: $137.93
  • 6 titles
8 titles

Lightning Bolt Books ® — Under the Hood — Hardcover Set

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Under the Hood

From dirt bikes to big rigs, see how vehicles of all shapes and sizes get moving as you take a look Under the Hood—part of the Lightning Bolt Books® collection. With bright designs, engaging… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $234.56
  • Your Price: $175.92
  • 8 titles
117 titles

Live Oak Media eReadalong Collection — Live Oak Media eReadalong Set

From the Series Live Oak Media eReadalong

eReadalongs are eBooks integrated with the fully-produced, high-quality audio productions that distinguish Live Oak Media in the field of children's recordings. Read by the most prominent… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2018
  • Live Oak Media eReadalong
  • List Price: $3,504.15
  • Your Price: $3,153.74
  • 117 titles

Look Inside a Train: How It Works

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Under the Hood

All aboard! From transporting cargo to helping people travel, trains play an important role in everyday life. Take a look inside trains to discover their parts, how they move on tracks, the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • Dewey: 625.2
  • Copyright: 2024
4 titles

Mighty Mechanics' Guide to Speed — Hardcover Set

From the Series Mighty Mechanics' Guide to Speed

We are the Mighty Mechanics, and we look after all kinds of high-speed vehicles—from fighter jets to rocket sleds. Join us as we take you on an exhilarating tour of the fastest transport on… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2021
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $106.60
  • Your Price: $79.95
  • 4 titles

Move It!

From the Series What a Job (LOOK! Books ™)

In this book, readers discover what it takes to have a job where workers are responsible for moving things and people from one place to another, such as truck drivers, train conductors, and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 500
  • Dewey: 388
  • Copyright: 2021
5 titles

My Little Book Of — Hardcover Set

From the Series My Little Book Of

The ideal way to introduce early science, nature, and transportation topics to young readers, this vibrant and insightful series will encourage children to explore the world around them, from Read More →

  • Copyright: 2022
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $166.60
  • Your Price: $124.95
  • 5 titles

My Little Book of Trains

From the Series My Little Book Of

How do trains work? What is the fastest train in the world? What do electric trains, cable cars, and trams have in common? My Little Book of Trains answers all of these questions and many… Read More →

  • Lexile: 800
  • Dewey: 385
  • Copyright: 2022

On the Tracks

From the Series Mighty Mechanics' Guide to Speed

We are the Mighty Mechanics, and we look after all kinds of high-speed vehicles. Join us for a tour of the world's fastest transport on tracks—from super-fast trains to rocket sleds. Learn… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • Dewey: 629.04
  • Copyright: 2021
217 titles

Primary Grades Nonfiction Audiobook Collection — Audio Book Set

Titles in this collection were selected to provide a dynamic introduction to nonfiction for the youngest listeners, covering core concepts in science, social studies, sports, health and… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2019
  • Audiobook
  • List Price: $1,516.83
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  • 217 titles
16 titles

Red Rocket ™ Readers Advanced Fluency Level 1 Silver Classroom Library — Paperback Set

From the Series Red Rocket ™ Readers Advanced Fluency Level 1

Scaffolding on knowledge and skills acquired at earlier levels, Advanced Fluency Level 1 texts will increase students' reading ability and boost their confidence, engaging interest using a… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2014
  • Paperback
  • List Price: $148.00
  • Your Price: $148.00
  • 16 titles
2 titles

Stickmen's Guides to How Everything Works — Hardcover Set

From the Series Stickmen's Guides to How Everything Works

What makes a car move? How does a helicopter take off? How does a hovercraft hover? Take a tour inside all kinds of vehicles and discover how their components work together. Cut-away… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2016
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $55.98
  • Your Price: $41.99
  • 2 titles

Stickmen's Guide to Trains and Automobiles

From the Series Stickmen's Guides to How Everything Works

Join the savvy Stickmen on a fun tour of modern cars and locomotives. See the inner and outer workings of these vehicles. The Stickmen share facts (and jokes), explain functions, and… Read More →

  • Lexile: 990
  • ATOS: 6.0
  • Dewey: 629.222
  • Copyright: 2016

Subways

From the Series Pull Ahead Books — Mighty Movers

A fun, simple text closely paired with vivid color photos to explain how subways work and what they do. Read More →

  • ATOS: 2.4
  • Dewey: 625.4'2
  • Copyright: 2007

The Real History of the Transcontinental Railroad

From the Series Left Out of History (Read Woke ™ Books)

The Transcontinental Railroad connected the United States, but it also created divisions. It displaced Native Americans and disrupted their trade and hunting. Chinese workers broke barriers… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.9
  • Dewey: 331.7/616251
  • Copyright: 2023

Trains

From the Series Live Oak Media eReadalong

All aboard for a fun and fascinating exploration of the many kinds of trains and what they do. There are also clear definitions and "cool things about trains" that new readers will enjoy discovering. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2016

Trains on the Go

From the Series Bumba Books ® — Machines That Go

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about how trains work and what they do. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help Read More →

  • Lexile: 400
  • ATOS: 1.3
  • Dewey: 625.2
  • Copyright: 2017

Trains on the Move

From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Vroom-Vroom

It rumbles through the city and the countryside. It travels on a track. This train is on the move! What kinds of things do trains carry? And who controls trains? Read this book to find out!… Read More →

  • Lexile: 430
  • ATOS: 1.8
  • Dewey: 625.1
  • Copyright: 2011