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In May 1869, the U.S. railroad network unified when the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads came together in Promontory, Utah. The Transcontinental Railroad: The Gateway to the West discusses this important milestone in the expansion of the United States and its impact on the nation, both positive and negative. This book tells how the east-west railroad played an integral role in opening western markets to the residents of the eastern United States, but it also examines how the railroad led to the demise of many American Indian groups in the West.

The hungry ferry eats up the cars, takes them across the water, and spits them out.

Generations of navigators have passed down their knowledge about how to read the sky, waves, land, and sea to find their way. Hear about one man whose ancient skills helped solve a mystery.

Are self-driving cars the way of the future? How do they work? Are they safe? Will we see them in our lifetime?

Climb in my car, Quick, quick, quick. Turn the key, Click, click, click.

Cars, wagons, and other vehicles aren't the only places you'll find wheels . . . Be on the lookout for these and other working wheels.

Aa is for Ambulance! This fun book gives a fact about all things that go from letters A to Z.

Whenever Tractor bursts a tyre, Rusty is always on-hand to fix it. But when Tractor's tyre bursts in the creepiest part of the Scrapheap, he's faced with fixing his tyre all by himself. At Maths Circle, our core purpose is to make children feel confident with maths. Tractor and the Tyre highlights the importance of independent learning. When children master a skill or concept without help, it can be incredibly confidence-boosting and empowering, showing them the remarkable strength of their own abilities.

From the dramatic discovery of the world’s first analog computer to the incredible secrets uncovered in a sailor’s good luck charm, underwater excavation has revealed historical truths dating back to the beginning of modern civilization. As the exciting field of marine archaeology continues to grow, so do the astonishing discoveries from the ocean floor—with every sunken ship shedding light on moments in time that only the sea remembers. Shipwrecked! is a riveting deep dive into some of the world’s most incredible shipwrecks and what they reveal about human history.

After working as spies to aid the Colonies and delivering a message to General George Washington himself, twins Ambrose and John Clark find themselves volunteering for another mission to help the newly forming United States. This time, the boys step up to help transport much-needed gunpowder to the patriots, and end up in an even more dangerous situation—trying to man one of the first submarines. But the biggest challenge may be finding a way to free their imprisoned older brother.

"Pepe, La Macchina da Corsa Rossa": Pepe era l'auto da corsa più veloce nei primi anni '50 e sulla strada migliore per vincere il campionato del mondo. Ma poi il suo avversario John ha iniziato a usare misure scorrette e il meritato successo sembrava essere fuori portata. Pepe ha deciso di non arrendersi e di lottare per il suo sogno e contro la corruzione!

In a world filled with gadgets and gizmos, where screens glow brighter than starry nights, one extraordinary grandmother, Kit Kat, is on a mission to ignite the spark of imagination in her beloved grandchildren. Join author Kathy Dye in this heartwarming children's book as she unveils the enchanting world of Kit Kat Camp, a delightful tale of love, laughter, and the magic of childhood. With a twinkle in her eye and a treasure trove of wisdom, Kit Kat embarks on a grand adventure to teach her grandchildren a timeless lesson: "No Electronics."

Grab your skateboard! Let’s go! How do you get around your town or city? Let’s Go! introduces early book explorers to the many modes of transportation around them. Tightly controlled text provides an engaging and supportive early book experience.

Vroom! Engines roar and wheels turn in this fun series. Exciting facts about different machines engage beginning listeners while simple, predictable text aid them on the first step of their literacy journey. This volume includes Cranes, Dump Trucks, Ships, Garbage Trucks, Helicopters, Police Cars, and Race Cars.

Vroom! Engines roar and wheels turn in this fun series. Exciting facts about different machines engage beginning listeners while simple, predictable text that aid them on the first step of their literacy journey.

How do machines help us work? What jobs are these large vehicles built for? This series is perfect for the youngest of listeners who just can't get enough of trucks, trains, planes, and other big machines.

“Ready to work” describes the heavy-duty machines featured in this series. They are made to dig, haul, transport, and rescue, usually with incredible horsepower or speed. Each book in this set is geared up to show young listeners the amazing things each mighty machine can do! This volume includes Big Rigs, Concrete Mixers, Earth Movers, and Helicopters

“Ready to work” describes the heavy-duty machines featured in this series. They are made to dig, haul, transport, and rescue, usually with incredible horsepower or speed. Each book in this set is geared up to show young listeners the amazing things each mighty machine can do! This volume includes Airplanes, Dump Trucks, Garbage Trucks, and Monster Trucks.

How do planes help put out forest fires? What are the different kinds of tow trucks? Find answers to your questions about emergency vehicles in Machines to the Rescue!

All aboard! Discover the differences between different kinds of trains, their uses, and where they can take us in this fun series.