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All Aboard! - Trains

Picture Books and Nonfiction

Trains - Picture Books

Barton, Byron.
JEASY BAR
Brief text and illustrations present a variety of trains and what they do.

Barton, Chris.
JEASY BAR
A shark and a train compete in a series of contests on a seesaw, in hot air balloons, bowling, shooting baskets, playing hide-and-seek, and more, as two boys play.

Burton, Virginia Lee, 1909-1968.
JEASY BUR
A little engine decides it could be much faster without pulling all the other cars, so it takes off by itself.

Collicutt, Paul, author.
JEASY COL
Vehicle-obsessed toddlers will love this colorful board book that celebrates all kinds of trains--from one that runs on steam to one that runs on electricity, and from one that carries passengers to one that carries freight.

Cooper, Elisha.
JEASY COO
Board a commuter train in New York, then follow the journey west and see the stations, the scenery, the different types of trains, and all the people who travel and work on the railroad system.

Eaton, Jason Carter.
JEASY EAT
A whimsical guide to training a "pet train" instructs young enthusiasts about important issues including where trains live, what they like to eat, and how to get them to perform the best train tricks.

Gall, Chris, author, illustrator.
JEASY GAL
"When a toy train falls off a train table, he gets lost in the outside world, but after meeting many different trains who help him along the way, he is finally able to return home"-- Provided by publisher.

Gibbons, Gail, author, artist.
JEASY GIB
Examines different kinds of trains, past and present, describing their features and functions.

Glaser, Rebecca Stromstad, author.
JEASY GLA
"Trains clickity clack down the railroad tracks in this photographic board book for toddlers"--Provided by publisher.

Lawson, Julie, 1947-
JEASY LAW
The bear is Jeffrey's secret, and for months he keeps watch for the bear on the train.

Lenski, Lois, 1893-1974.
JEASY LEN
Engineer Small at the throttle takes the little train on its run from Tiny Town to the big city.

Lund, Deb.
JEASY LUN
When dinosaurs seek adventure by taking a train ride, they find the trip has some unexpected surprises along the way.

Mitton, Tony.
JEASY MIT
Rhyming text introduces a variety of trains as they leave a station, rush along the tracks, and arrive at the platform where travelers are waiting.

Peet, Bill.
JEASY PEE
A little switch engine decides to have some fun before he is sent to the junk yard.

Piper, Watty.
JEASY PIP
When the other engines refuse, the Little Blue Engine tries to pull a stranded train full of toys and good food over the mountain.

Ray, Mary Lyn.
JEASY RAY
Mr. Barnes goes on a train trip and enjoys all the sights and sounds of the ride.

Rosenbaum, Andria Warmflash, 1958- author.
JEASY ROS
"A child's imagination works overtime while he conducts a busy fleet of trains"-- Provided by publisher.

Steggall, Susan.
JEASY STE
Rattle and Rap, Clickety-clack - this is transport-themed treasure! Follow a family on their train journey to the sea, passing cars on the level crossing, boats on the river, and people walking in the countryside.

Sturges, Philemon.
JEASY STU
A boy expresses his love of trains, describing many kinds of train cars and their special jobs.

Webster, Christy, author.
JEASY WEB
Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends Percy, James, Cranky the Crane, Harold the Helicopter, Edward, Gordon, and many others help train-loving boys and girls ages 3 to 6 learn all about opposites.

Wickberg, Susan.
JEASY WIC
A train engine hauls his cars from the city to the sea, answering questions about what he is pulling, seeing, and hearing along the way.

Woolpert, Rose Ann.
JEASY WOO
A worn quarry steam engine saves a diesel engine trapped in a rock slide. Spared from the scrap heap and restored, the diesel finds new work.

Brown, Margaret Wise, 1910-1952, author.
JEASY BRO
"Two little trains head west, traveling through hills and mountains and over rivers and plains."-- Jacket flap.

Brown, Margaret Wise, 1910-1952, author.
J VOX JEASY BRO
The classic picture book from Margaret Wise Brown about two trains and their cross-country journey from east to west, with a bold new look from Geisel Award-winning artist Greg Pizzoli.

Burleigh, Robert, author.
JEASY BUR
"Told in rhyming text, a train speeds through the night, revealing the sights and colors along the way to its young and sleepy riders."--Provided by publisher.

Burleigh, Robert, author.
JEASY BUR
Told in rhyming text, a train speeds through the night, revealing the sights and colors along the way to its young and sleepy riders.

Crews, Donald, author, illustrator.
JEASY SP CRE
Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.

Crews, Donald.
JEASY SP CRE
Brief text and illustrations trace the journey of a colorful train as it goes through tunnels, by cities, and over trestles.

Crow, Kristyn, author.
JEASY CRO
On board the Moonlight Train, sleepy readers explore the jungle deep where beasts and critters creep.

Floca, Brian.
J 385.0973 FLO
Learn what it was like to travel on the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s.

Lyon, George Ella, 1949- author.
JEASY LYO
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal different kinds of trains, how they run, and the sounds they make.

Merriam, Eve, 1916-1992.
JEASY MER
A toy train and its occupants make a journey that introduces the numbers one to ten.

Piper, Watty, author.
JEASY PIP
Although she is not very big, the Little Blue Engine agrees to try to pull a stranded train full of toys over the mountain.

Piper, Watty, author.
JEASY PIP
This anniversary edition features the original text, all-new reimagined artwork and an introduction from Caldecott Medal-winner Dan Santat, and a special letter from Dolly Parton, award-winning singer-songwriter and founder of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

McKinnon, Bob (Robert Paul), 1968- author.
JEASY MCK
Little Blue Engine tries hard and passes her final test for Engine School, but learns that everyone's journey is different and that, sometimes, success requires a little help.

Piper, Watty.
JEASY SP PIP
When the other engines refuse, the Little Blue Engine tries to pull a stranded train full of toys and good food over the mountain.

Rinker, Sherri Duskey.
The team behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site returns with another fabulous book for bedtime! The dream train pulls into the station, and one by one the train cars are loaded: polar bears pack the reefer car with ice cream, elephants fill the tanker cars with paints, tortoises stock the auto rack with race cars, bouncy kangaroos stuff the hopper car with balls. Sweet and silly dreams are guaranteed for any budding train enthusiasts!
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Rinker, Sherri Duskey.
JEASY RIN
In this book with rhyming text, the dream train pulls into the station and all the different cars are loaded by the animal workers, each with the appropriate cargo.

Trains - J Nonfiction

Bone, Emily.
J 385 BON
Presents information about trains and railroads, including the history of railroads, different types of trains, and famous trains.

Bowman, Chris, 1990- author.
J 625.1 BOW
"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to trains. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade--Provided by publisher."

Brady, Peter, 1944-
J 625.1 BRA
Describes various kinds of train cars including the boxcar, livestock car, and flatcar.

Hill, Lee Sullivan, 1958-
J 385.2 HIL
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.

Magee, Doug, 1947-
J 625.1 MAG
An alphabet book introducing the world of trains.

O'Brien, Patrick, 1960-
J 385.36 OBR
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.

Simon, Seymour.
J 625.2 SIM

Rogers, Hal.
J 625.2 ROG

J 385 BIG
"The Big Books of Trains is a colorful compendium of amazing trains and locomotives that will entertain and inform children for hours. Learn all about powerful steam engines, hanging monorails, and superfast bullet trains. Featuring stunning illustrations of locomotives and fun facts, The Big Books of Trains is the ultimate first trains book, "--Page 4 of cover.

Brown, Skila, author.
J 811.6 BRO
Queue up for a whistle-stop tour of trains of all kinds, narrated in lively verse and featuring dynamic retro artwork. Rows of grooves, cables, and bars. Graffiti rockin' out the cars. A badge of rust. A proud oil stain.There's nothin' plain about a train. All aboard!

Gibbons, Gail.
J 625.1 GIB
Examines different kinds of trains, past and present, describing their features and functions.

Gibbons, Gail, author, artist.
JEASY GIB
Examines different kinds of trains, past and present, describing their features and functions.

Dieker, Wendy Strobel, author.
J 625.1 DIE
"This search-and-find book invites early readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about trains and how they transport people and oil"--Provided by publisher.

Duling, Kaitlyn, author.
J 625.1 DUL
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to how trains work. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.

Gifford, Clive, author.
J 625.1 GIF
Shares information on trains, including their history, different types of trains, and train junctions.