Trains: An Engaging Introduction to Trains and Their Uses Including Locomotives, Tanker Cars, Boxcars, and More

By Gail Gibbons

Book Overview

Clickety-clack. Clickety-clack. Choo, choo Race down the tracks with this colorful board book all about trains.

In this fun nonfiction board book, Gail Gibbons introduces the youngest readers to all kinds of trains. Featuring powerful locomotives, huge tanker cars, and boxcars full of cargo-- and many other types of trains-- this is a kid-friendly way to learn the ins and outs of trains, their parts, and why we ride them.

Don't miss Gail Gibbons' other exciting board book transportation titles, including Bicycles, Planes, and Trucks

Acclaimed nonfiction author Gail Gibbons "has taught more preschoolers and early readers about the world than any other children's writer-illustrator" according to The Washington Post. These accessible, kid-friendly introductions to the world around us are now available in board-book form, simplified and formatted for the youngest readers and designed to spark their curiosity.

• Format: Board book
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823441695
• ISBN13: 9780823441693
• Release Date: January 2019
• Publisher: Holiday House
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.7" x 5.8"
• Age Range: 3 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool

Customer Reviews

Trains

This is a picture book by author and illustrator, Gail Gibbons. There are about 30 pages of brightly colored and detailed illustrations of the different types of trains, including early steam engines, diesel, electric and subway trains. Illustrations of tracks, tunnels and railroad stations are included. Also addressed is what happens inside trains: dining and sleeping. The different types of cargo that a freight train carries are illustrated. The last page shows different train signs and signals. This very informative book is presented in a simple way to keep a child interested.

Great book

My 2 1/2 year old train-loving son wants this book to be read to him over and over again. The simple pictures and text give a nice overall explanation of trains to toddlers.

A Must Have Favorite for Kids who Are Train Lovers!

I give this book five stars, not because I think the pictures are the best, but because this is THE favorite book right now of my 3 1/2 year old train loving son! The simple, factual text gives lots of helpful information for parents to talk with kids about the different kinds of trains there are (diesel, steam engine, electric etc.) and the various functions of a train. If your kid is into trains, this is a must have!