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.

Describes how John Bull, a steam locomotive, was built in England, brought to the United States in 1831, assembled, put to work, and modified over time, leading the way for modern rail transportation.

Through letters to his little sister, who is living in a different foster home, sixth-grader Lonnie, also known as "Locomotion," keeps a record of their lives while they are apart, describing his own foster family, including his foster brother who returns home after losing a leg in the Iraq War.

Kate and Tom are now full-fledged conductors of the steam-powered, animal-saving Great Secret Intercontinental Railway, but when Kate takes the Silver Arrow out on an unsanctioned mission to find Uncle Herbert she discovers a mysterious train called the Golden Swift with an agenda of its own.

Stick figure guides take readers on a tour of modern cars and locomotives and explain how modern motor vehicles work, the mechanics of two- and four-stroke engines, and describes the special features of electric and solar-powered vehicles, Formula One racing cars, and high-speed trains.

When wide receiver Ethan drops a touchdown pass and his team loses the game, he starts to doubt his own abilities, but as the next game approaches he realizes that he has to do what his father and coaches are telling him to do--stop obsessing about failure and get back to playing confident football.

Most people are familiar with the adorable image of a mother kangaroo bouncing to and fro and occasionally pausing to tend to her joey. This title furthers readers' knowledge of the well-known marsupials by examining everything from their sense of locomotion to the manner in which they care for their young. 'Kangaroos' teaches kids about the history of these remarkable animals in Australia and New Guinea and emphasizes the importance of protecting...

Introduces the development, military uses, weaponry, dangers, and locomotion of battleships.

"All aboard the Engineering Express! Readers will embark on a scientific exploration of steam power and locomotive engineering in this versatile volume. Along the way theyll gain insight on American history, the epic Transcontinental Railroad, and other pivotal moments in the locomotives long lifetime. Full-color photographs and a reader-friendly map illustrate the journey for visual learners, while kinesthetic learners will love the concluding hands-on...