The Book "Locomotive!"

Third graders also loved this book about

the Transcontinental Railroad.  The

illustrations are beautiful! 

A book to be enjoyed by all ages! 

Ask a third grader about the funny part of 

the book. (At least they thought it was funny.)  

It has to do with bathrooms on the trains that 

"rode the rails" of the Transcontinental Railroad.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/locomotive-brian-floca/1114307287?ean=9781416994152

"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!"