Locomotive
Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books · Print & ebook · September 3, 2013
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- Who it’s for
- A richly sensory ride through the work, sounds, and sheer force of early rail travel.
- Themes
- Early railroads, Transcontinental travel, Steam locomotives
- Genres
- Trains, 19th Century U.S., Travel
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The Caldecott Medal Winner, Sibert Honor Book, and New York Times bestseller Locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of America’s 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 America’s brand-new transcontinental railroad.
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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!
Rails in Motion
A richly sensory ride through the work, sounds, and sheer force of early rail travel.
Come here for
- The hiss of steam, the heat of engines, and landscapes rushing past.
- A close look at the crews who keep the locomotives moving.
Expect
- A richly detailed journey from plains to mountains to ocean.
- The thrill of travel balanced with the labor behind it.
Where it sits
| Trains | 97% |
|---|---|
| 19th Century U.S. | 92% |
| Travel | 45% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- 19th Century U.S.
- U.S. Places
- Machines & Tools
- Authors
- Brian Floca
- Publisher
- Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books
- Published
- September 3, 2013
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Early railroads · Transcontinental travel · Steam locomotives
- Reading lane
- 19th Century U.S.