Seymour Simon's Book of Trains

Simon, Seymour

4.08

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9780060284763: Seymour Simon's Book of Trains

ISBN 10: 0060284765 ISBN 13: 9780060284763

Publisher: Collins, 2002

A simple and informative picture book offers young readers an in-depth introduction to trains and the many diverse tasks they can do.

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Review:

"These are exactly the cool pictures for which the younger nonfiction set clamors."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Young trainiacs rejoice...Big machinery has never looked better. "--Kirkus Reviews

"Simon captures the combination of technology and romantic adventure that gives these machines their enduring appeal."--ALA Booklist

About the Author:

Seymour Simon has been called "the dean of the [children's science book] field" by the New York Times. He has written more than 300 books for young readers and has received the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Lifetime Achievement Award for his lasting contribution to children's science literature, the Science Books & Films Key Award for Excellence in Science Books, the Empire State Award for excellence in literature for young people, and the Educational Paperback Association Jeremiah Ludington Award. He and his wife, Liz, live in Columbia County in Upstate New York. You can visit him online at www.seymoursimon.com, where students can post on the "Seymour Science Blog" and educators can download a free four-page teacher guide to accompany this book, putting it in context with Common Core objectives. Join the growing legion of @seymoursimon fans on Twitter!

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