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Description
Readers will learn about the inner workings of a steam engine, from the big wheels rolling on the tracks all the way to the engineer driving the train.
Quick Summary
"The Mighty Steam Engine" takes young readers inside the world of a steam locomotive, following an engineer as he guides a powerful train with big rolling wheels along railroad tracks while explaining how the engine's inner workings function. The book covers the technical magic of pistons, valves, and coal-fired boilers that power the train, giving children a real understanding of how mechanical energy creates movement. If your kid likes "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper, they'll love this more detailed look at how trains actually work. This 584-word book with a 4.9 AR level is ideal for children in kindergarten through third grade who are curious about transportation, machines, and how things work.