Locomotive
About
The Caldecott Medal Winner, Sibert Honor Book, and New York Times bestseller Locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of Americas 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 Americas 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!
Why it’s great
It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and families are riding America's new transcontinental railroad. This Caldecott Medal winner and Sibert Honor Book comes alive with the details of the journey and the sounds, speed, and raw power of the mighty locomotives, the work that keeps them moving, and the passengers riding toward new lives in the West. A stunning sensory exploration of America's early railroads.
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