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1) Trains
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Explores types of trains, their parts, and how they work. Also discusses the future of trains. Includes color photographs, diagrams, a glossary, and additional resources.
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"Trains have been a crucial part of the world's transportation infrastructure since the 1800s. They made travel so much easier, faster, and cheaper that vacations, which had previously been accessible only to the very wealthy, suddenly became feasible for lower-class families. Although cars and airplanes replaced the majority of train travel over time, trains are once again becoming competitive as tracks are upgraded to accommodate incredibly fast...
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One day when Percy is feeling left out, Diesel invites him to the Dieselworks and they tell Percy to lead them in a takeover of the Steamworks. Thomas is taken prisoner and things spiral out of control until Percy frees Thomas and the Steamies join together to take back the Steamworks.
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"Beth Rutledge and her mother's one chance to escape Beth's tyrannical father is a wagon train heading west. Wagon train scout Jake Holt senses the secretive Beth is running from something and finds a new hope for his future in protecting her. Can they risk trusting each other with their lives -- and their hearts -- with danger threatening their every step?"--
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Thomas the Tank Engine is back! Deliveries will go awry, new areas of the island will be explored, and animals will end up in places they shouldn't be while Thomas and his friends grow from these surprises. Ashima returns from the Nilgiri Mountain Railway! Whiff tinkers in his Recycling Plant. Even Salty the Diesel Engine returns singing shanties from across the seas. The loc-amigos say "all aboard" to these familiar friends and debut character Bruno,...
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Thomas the Tank Engine is back in an all-new season of Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! Deliveries will go awry, new areas of the island will be explored, and animals will end up in places they shouldn't be--while Thomas and his friends grow from these unexpected surprises. Ashima returns from the Nilgiri Mountain Railway! Whiff tinkers in his Recycling Plant. Even Salty the Diesel Engine returns singing shanties from across the seas. The loc-amigos...
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Discover 60 of the world's greatest and most memorable train journeys, from classic long-distance trips, such as Canada's Rocky Mountaineer and Darwin to Adelaide's The Ghan, to little-known gems on regular commuting lines. Each profile features a detailed description of the whole experience, with practical information such as ticket recommendations, key stops and the best time to travel. Inspiring photographs and an illustrated route map bring every...
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"After hunting down a rogue spy as part of an elite CIA counterespionage unit, Garrett Kohl returns home to Texas in hopes of settling down and carving out a normal life. While learning the ropes of fatherhood, falling deeper in love with his high school crush, and rebuilding his wildfire ravaged cattle ranch, he is approached in secret by an engineer working at a nearby nuclear weapons plant, who is in desperate need of his help. Utilizing a unique...