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Locomotive  Cover Image Book Book

Locomotive

Floca, Brian (Author).

Summary: Learn what it was like to travel on the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1416994157 (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 9781416994152 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, map ; 31 cm
    print
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, c2013.

Content descriptions

General Note:
"A Richard Jackson Book."
Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references.
Awards Note:
Caldecott Medal book, 2014.
Robert F. Sibert honor book, 2014.
Subject: Railroads United States History 19th century
Locomotives United States History 19th century

Available copies

  • 3 of 4 copies available at Kenton County.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 4 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Covington Branch E FLOCA B (Text) 33126016970349 Oversized Books Available -
Covington Branch E FLOCA B (Text) 33126018695308 Oversized Books Available -
Erlanger Branch E FLOCA B (Text) 33126018695324 Easy Available -
Independence Branch E FLOCA B (Text) 33126016970331 Easy Checked out 05/14/2024

  • Baker & Taylor
    The award-winning creator of Moonshot presents a richly detailed visual exploration of America's early railroads that examines the sounds, speed and strength of the fledgling transcontinental locomotives and the experiences of pioneering travelers.
  • Baker & Taylor
    Presents a visual exploration of America's early railroads, examining the sounds, speed, and strength of the fledgling transcontinental locomotives and the experiences of pioneering travelers.
  • Simon and Schuster
    The Caldecott Medal Winner, Sibert Honor Book, and New York Times bestseller Locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of America's early railroads, from the creator of the 'stunning' (Booklist) Moonshot.


    It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding America's brand-new transcontinental railroad. These pages come alive with the details of the trip and the sounds, speed, and strength of the mighty locomotives; the work that keeps them moving; and the thrill of travel from plains to mountain to ocean.

    Come hear the hiss of the steam, feel the heat of the engine, watch the landscape race by. Come ride the rails, come cross the young country!
  • Simon and Schuster
    The Caldecott Medal Winner, Sibert Honor Book, and New York Times bestseller Locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of America's early railroads, from the creator of the 'stunning' (Booklist) Moonshot.


    It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding America's brand-new transcontinental railroad. These pages come alive with the details of the trip and the sounds, speed, and strength of the mighty locomotives; the work that keeps them moving; and the thrill of travel from plains to mountain to ocean.

    Come hear the hiss of the steam, feel the heat of the engine, watch the landscape race by. Come ride the rails, come cross the young country!
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