20 Fun Facts about the Locomotive

By Caitie McAneney

For more than 200 years, locomotives have fascinated people of all ages. This STEM-inspired book introduces readers to locomotives from different times and places, from the first steam-powered locomotives to the high-speed trains of today. Information is shared through a series of 20 fun-size facts. Readers will learn how steam, diesel, and electric locomotives work, as well as how locomotives impacted the American Civil War and led to the establishment of time zones. Graphic organizers and vivid images are paired with the motivating facts to create an appealing and accessible reading experience.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538287684
• ISBN13: 9781538287682
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5