steam engines

When damage from a hurricane threatens the construction of the new airport, Thomas inspires a group of feuding steam engines and diesels to work together for the cause.

Presents information on the steam engine, including its invention, history, how it works, and how it has affected people's lives.

Describes the invention of the steam engine and its impact upon the world including its use in riverboats and locomotives, and more.

A history of the steam engine, emphasizing that many people contributed to its invention and that it forever changed man's life for the easier.

Describes the history and development of the steam engine, and discusses early steam-driven machines, work by James Watt and other inventors, the first railway to use steam locomotives, and much more.

Readers follow their favorite characters through various scenes, while searching for hard-to-find clues, characters and/or items. Also includes more challenges in the back of the book. Includes full-color illustrations, activities and challenges.

Examines the history of the steam engine, discussing its development, modern-day use, and continuing evolution.