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"The snow came down faster than train crews could clear the tracks, piling up in drifts 20 feet high. At the Wellington train depot in the Cascade Mountains, two trains sat stranded, blocked in by snow slides to the east and west. Some passengers braved the storm to hike off the mountain, but many had no choice but to wait out the storm. But the storm didn't stop. One day passed, then two, three...six days. The snow turned to rain. Then, just after...
23) Trains
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Presents facts and photos about trains. Discusses cars and tracks, uses of trains, and operation. Includes a glossary, index, and resources for further information.
24) Passenger trains
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Shares a collection of facts about passenger trains. Includes a picture glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.
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"Huff pulls the train. Puff pushes the train. Together they can haul a lot. Big stuff, small stuff, they've got it all! But what happens when the best friends realize that they're stuck with too much stuff? Farmer Fluff has just the solution! Simple rhyme and easy-to-read verse will help beginning readers and train lovers build their vocabulary and strengthen reading skills."--Book jacket.
27) Freight trains
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces freight trains to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.
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The engines are very excited when the circus comes to Sodor. Everyone wants to pull the special freight cars and coaches. Henry carefully pushes an empty truck into the dark tunnel to clear the track. Imagine his surprise when something starts to push back!
From the Trade Paperback edition.
31) Alphabet trains
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Simple text uses railroads to teach children about different trains and the alphabet.
34) Courage hats
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Mae is a little girl, and Bear is a bear, but they are both afraid of trains and traveling to places they do not know, so they put on courage hats; Mae's has bear ears, and Bear's has people ears, and when they meet on the train going through bear country to the city, they take courage in each other's company and soon become friends--and when they arrive they exchange hats, which is a lot like exchanging hearts.
38) Busy, busy Train
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"Tractor helps Train out of a messy situation"--Provided by publisher.
39) I'm fast!
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Two trains race each other on the way to Chicago.
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Suzy Smith and her friends have gathered again for the relaunch of The Impossible Postal Express. The celebrations don't last long though, before Trollville is rocked by a violent earthquake - the first in the city's history. It's clear something sinister is underfoot. Nevertheless, Suzy's got a very late package that the Impossible Postal Service must deliver - 'come rain, shine, or meteor shower!' And the package might just lead her to some answers....