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1) Trains

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Hill, Lee Sullivan, 1958-

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Describes the different cars that make up a train, including those for different kinds of freight and those used by passengers, and explains how trains change directions.

2) The best book of trains

Author

Balkwill, Richard

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Introduces all sorts of trains from around the world, covering different types of trains, how they are constructed and how they run, who drives them, and more.

3) Steam, smoke, and steel: back in time with trains

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O'Brien, Patrick, 1960-

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A boy traces the development of railroad engines from coal to steam to diesel as he recounts his family's experience of driving trains over the years.

4) High speed trains

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Cefrey, Holly

5) Train rides

Author

Walker, Pam, 1958-

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Simple text and photographs describe a train ride, including the work of the engineer and the conductor.

6) Trains

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Barton, Byron

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Brief text and illustrations present a variety of trains and what they do.

7) High-speed trains: the need for speed

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Maynard, Christopher, 1952-

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Describes the world's high speed passenger trains, from steam engines of the 1930s, through modern supertrains powered by electricity, to magnetic levitation trains now being tested.

8) All aboard!: a true train story

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Kuklin, Susan

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A journey through part of the Colorado Rockies aboard a steam locomotive of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Includes historical and descriptive notes on the Durango & Silverton trains.

9) All aboard!: Elijah McCoy's steam engine

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Kulling, Monica

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Simple text and illustrations explore the life of Canadian inventor Elijah McCoy, the son of slaves. Includes explanation of the saying, "The real McCoy."

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1) Trains

2) The best book of trains

3) Steam, smoke, and steel: back in time with trains

4) High speed trains

5) Train rides

6) Trains

7) High-speed trains: the need for speed

8) All aboard!: a true train story

9) All aboard!: Elijah McCoy's steam engine

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