Trains at Work by Mary Elting
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"Trains at Work" by Mary Elting is an illustrated children's book written in the mid-20th century. This informative work explores the world of trains and the various roles of individuals who work in the railway industry. It provides a detailed yet accessible portrayal of the language, equipment, and operation of trains, making it an engaging read for young rail enthusiasts. The book follows Sam, a fireman on a freight locomotive, as he
navigates the daily operations of running a train. Through Sam's experiences, readers learn about the duties of train crews, including engineers, brakemen, and conductors, as well as the intricacies of train signals, freight classification, and locomotive maintenance. The vivid illustrations complement the text by depicting everything from the inner workings of steam locomotives to the bustling activities of classification yards. Elting successfully combines educational content with an engaging narrative, making "Trains at Work" a valuable resource for young readers interested in understanding the complexities of trains and the vital roles played by railway workers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Elting, Mary, 1906-2005 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Millard, David, 1915- |
| LoC No. | 53000640 |
| Title | Trains at Work |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | TF: Technology: Railroad engineering and operation |
| Subject | Railroads -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 55525 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-55525-6 |
| Release Date | Sep 11, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 564 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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