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"On a famous Australian train between Darwin and Adelaide for the Mystery Writers' Society one of the attendees is murdered for real"-- Provided by publisher.
"When the Australian Mystery Writers' Society invited me to their crime-writing festival aboard the Ghan, the famous train between Darwin and Adelaide, I was hoping for some inspiration for my second book. Fiction, this time: I needed a break from real people killing each other. Obviously,...
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Based on the author's research into her grandfather's past as an adopted child, and the surprising discovery of his family of origin and how he came to be adopted, Julia Park Tracey has created a mesmerizing work of historical fiction illuminating the darkest side of the Orphan Train. In 1859, women have few rights, even to their own children. When her husband dies and her children become wards of a predator, Martha--bereaved and scared--flees their...
3) Train
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A night train, a freight train, a high-speed train. Racing across the country, from coast to coast. All aboard!Climb aboard a red-striped Commuter Train in the East. Switch to a blue Passenger Train rolling through midwestern farmland. Then hop on a Freight Train, soar over mountains on an Overnight Train, and finish on a High-Speed Train as it races to the West Coast.Trains are moving. Fast and loud, colorful and powerful. Experience their sights,...
4) Train Man
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There are bridges to cross, tunnels to travel through, and mountains to climb so kids can hop on board before the whistle blows.
Told in simple words from a little boy's point of view, this spot-on picture book, Train Man, celebrates a child's world of adventure and love of transportation vehicles.
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For more than 200 years, locomotives have fascinated people of all ages. This STEM-inspired book introduces readers to locomotives from different times and places, from the first steam-powered locomotives to the high-speed trains of today. Information is shared through a series of 20 fun-size facts. Readers will learn how steam, diesel, and electric locomotives work, as well as how locomotives impacted the American Civil War and led to the establishment...
6) Train
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The amazing sights of a train ride through the countryside whiz by in this deceptively simple rhyming book. Little listeners will be mesmerized by this rhythmic, rhyming ride-perfect reading for kids on a roll!
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Garrett Kohl novels volume 3
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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...
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Western Light (Mary Connealy) volume 1
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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?"-- Provided by publisher.
10) Freight Train
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Freight train is empty and must be loaded with food so he can do his job.
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Meet Train, a friendly diesel locomotive, as he enjoys a day pulling freight by the sea. But when an unexpected visitor pops up, an adventure begins when the unlikely duo become friends against all odds! Train Meets a New Friend features stories and artwork created by a kid, for kids. Along with two stories about the lovable characters "Train" and "Whale," readers will get a glimpse into the spunky personality of a 7-year old artist who is eager to...
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Anton and Cecil volume 2
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Terrible news has reached cat brothers Anton and Cecil: their rodent friend Hieronymus has been captured. Anton and Cecil must set out to rescue the mouse who once saved Anton's life.
Boarding one of the monstrous machines the mice call "landships," the brothers travel to the Wild West. Along the way Cecil is tossed out onto the prairie by the train's conductor only to face bison, prairie dogs, and a boy who would make him a pet. Meanwhile, Anton...
14) Trains
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This engaging book teaches readers about trains. It describes how trains work, the different parts of the vehicle, and its uses. The book includes colorful pictures, informative captions, a table of contents, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Scout level, aligned to reading levels of grades K–1 and interest levels of grades K–1
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Beginning readers will enjoy reading about Fiona, her friends, and the zoo in this Level One I Can Read about the little hippo that has captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality.
Join Fiona and a few of her animal friends as they attend zoo school for the very first time and find out just how fun it is to learn new things.
Fiona Goes to School is:
• An easy-to-read inspirational story about the importance...
16) Mighty Express
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Join the Mighty Express team as you search for hidden things in 7 scenes! Then flip to the end of the book for even more Look and Find challenges. Learning concepts include counting, letters, shapes, and more!
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A young boy rides the train through Tennessee's beautiful, historic, and interesting landscapes. From the Blue Ridge to the Appalachian Ridge and Valley Region, the Cumberland Plateau, the Highland Rim, and the Nashville Basin, the narrator experiences the marvels of his home state. He hikes, fishes, and even tours Graceland! This is Maggie Bunn's fifth project and she is looking forward to sharing and creating more stories. Rosalind Bunn is the author...
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Curious George heads to the train station to take a trip with the Man with the Yellow Hat, but when he tries to help out the station master, he gets himself into trouble. George finds himself a hiding place-only to discover that his help is really needed when a little boy's toy train is about to fall onto the tracks.
19) Big Train
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Engine is all alone. He soon realizes his friends are playing hide-and-seek from him.
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