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Locomotive

Locomotive

Published in
2013
4.13
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Description

Locomotive offers a comprehensive look at the early age of railroads, the people who helped build and operate them, and how rail travel transformed the country. The book follows a family as they travel from Omaha to Sacramento in the summer of 1869, shortly after the completion of the transcontinental railroad.
Age
2-6
Text complexity
proficient
Length
64 pages

Why to read

  • Rich historical content
  • Beautiful illustrations
  • Engaging storytelling
  • Educational insights into early railroads