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An Engine's Story: Social Science Readers
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025628387
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
An Engine's Story is an educational work designed to introduce young readers to the fascinating world of steam locomotives and the critical role of the railroad system in early 20th-century life. Part of the influential Social Science Readers series by Helen S. Read, this book offers a clear and engaging look at the mechanics, personnel, and daily operations of the trains that connected cities and towns during a transformative era of industrial history.
Through simple yet informative prose, An Engine's Story captures the wonder of progress, following the journey of a steam engine to explain how transportation networks function as a cornerstone of social organization. This work serves as an excellent historical example of early childhood pedagogical approaches, focusing on teaching social sciences through the lens of modern technology and infrastructure. It highlights the importance of the engineer, the firemen, and the logistical coordination required to move passengers and freight across the country. Historically significant and charmingly written, this book remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of transportation, the evolution of children's literature, and the foundations of primary education in the United States.
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