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List: Trains


A photo of Shark vs. Train

Shark vs. Train

Also available in Hoopla. A shark and a train compete in a series of contests on a seesaw, in hot air balloons, bowling, shooting baskets, playing hide-and-seek, and more.

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A photo of Whoosh and Chug!

Whoosh and Chug!

"Some trains may think fast is best, but only slow and steady Chug can save the day"--

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Two Little Trains

Two little trains, one streamlined, the other old-fashioned, puff, puff, puff, and chug, chug, chug, on their way West.

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Train

Board a commuter train in New York, then follow the journey west and see the stations, the scenery, the different types of trains, and all the people who travel and work on the railroad system.

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Freight Train

Also available in Hoopla. Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.

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Dinosaur Rescue!

When a crew of builder dinosaurs break down on a level crossing, they know the only thing they can do to save themselves is to call Dinosaur Rescue! In no time at all, help is on its way, but will the Dinosaur Rescue team get there in time to stop the train?

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A photo of Hocus Pocus Takes the Train

Hocus Pocus Takes the Train

A clever magician's rabbit named Hocus Pocus is up against a fast train and his meddlesome nemesis Dog in his quest to reunite a stuffed toy with its young owner.

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A photo of How to Train a Train

How to Train a Train

A whimsical guide to training a "pet train" instructs young enthusiasts about important issues including where trains live, what they like to eat, and how to get them to perform the best train tricks.

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My Little Train

A little train goes for a ride, taking all the stuffed animals where they want to go.

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The Little Train

Mr. Small does it all! In this adventure, Engineer Small drives his little train from Tinytown to the city-and back. Along the way, the little train passes tunnels and stops at stations to pick up cargo and passengers. Presented in full color for the first time, Lois Lenski's The Little Train will delight a whole new generation of readers as they learn all about the ins and outs of a working train. "From the Hardcover edition."

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A photo of Railroad Hank

Railroad Hank

On his way to visit Granny Bett, who is feeling blue, Railroad Hank stops at the farms of several friends and, misunderstanding their offers to help, winds up with a trainload of crazy cargo.

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A photo of Jingle the Brass

Jingle the Brass

On a train trip, an engineer teaches a boy the expressions used by railroad workers as he describes the different kinds of cars, freight, and people they see. Annotation. "Climb aboard and ride the point!" Step back in time to Ruby's rail-yard hash house and put on the nosebag with the boss hogger. He'll tell you he likes his eggs with headlights, but if you want scrambled, just order wreck on the main line. Follow him as he and his ashcat warm up engine number 417 at the roundhouse, give her a drink at the water tower, and then hitch her up to a jigger. Then jingle the brass and ride the point. Soon the rods will be flashing, because now you're railroading! Rhythmic text and busy, detail-filled pictures make learning train lingo loads of fun in this picture book that transports readers back to the heyday of steam locomotion.

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A photo of My Freight Train

My Freight Train

A little boy, living out his fantasy of driving his own freight train, describes the different cars, what each carries, how they are connected, and more.

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A photo of Steam Train, Dream Train

Steam Train, Dream Train

Also available in Overdrive. In this book with rhyming text, the dream train pulls into the station and all the different cars are loaded by the animal workers, each with the appropriate cargo.

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Circus Train

After moving to a house in the country, Timothy wonders how he will make any friends, but his problem is solved when he finds an imaginative way to rescue a stranded circus train.

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Subway

A young girl and her mother enjoy a ride uptown on a city subway.

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Alphabet Trains

Also available in Hoopla. Simple text uses railroads to teach children about different trains and the alphabet.

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Trains

Examines different kinds of trains, past and present, describing their features and functions.

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Trains

"Introduction to the technology of trains featuring low-level text and large scale cutaway illustrations"--

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The Big Book of Trains

"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.

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