Terrific Trains
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 1998 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Terrific Trains

By Tony Mitton

Part of the Amazing Machines series

Join a whimsical animal crew on a thrilling train adventure full of surprises.

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24 pages· 324 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Embark on a lively train journey with a quirky animal crew as they explore the wonders of locomotives. From rattling old trains to sleek new ones, each ride is an adventure filled with tooting whistles and thrilling tracks. As they clickety-clack through tunnels and slow at crossings, the anticipation builds for the fastest holiday flyer. Will they reach the station in time? Discover the excitement and charm of trains in this delightful tale that promises laughter and discovery for young readers.

From the publisher

Amazing Machines: Terrific Trains by Tony Mitton Big Trains, small trains, old trains, and new, rattling and whistling – Choo, choo, choo! Preschoolers will chuckle as a wacky animal crew toots the whistle and treats them to the delights only a train journey can offer. Clickety-clack, whizz down the track, slow to a railroad crossing, rumble through a tunnel, and finally pull into the station where passengers await the fastest holiday flyer of them all!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Words
324
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NC470L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about transportationBooks about trainsBooks about vehicles
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
70337
Publication
Published
September 15, 2000
First published
January 1, 1998
Publisher
Kingfisher
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780753453063

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