Locomotive

Description

Description:

Written and Illustrated by Brian Floca

The Caldecott Medal Winner, Sibert Honor Book, andNew York TimesbestsellerLocomotiveis a rich and detailed sensory exploration of Americas early railroads, from the creator of thestunning(Booklist)Moonshot.

It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding Americas 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!