Hello, Freight Train! (Scholastic Reader, Level 1) [Paperback]

Marjorie Blain Parker (Author), Bob Kolar (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2005 | Age Level: 4 and up | Series: Scholastic Reader - Level 1

Children will learn about the different cars of a freight train as it whizzes by in this beginning reader!

In the third of three Scholastic Reader titles introducing children to different vehicles, children watch a freight train pass by, car by car. First comes the engine, bold and strong, and then come a flat car, a boxcar, cars with chickens and hogs, tank cars, refrigerator cars, and more! Simple rhyming text describes the function of each car, and colorful illustrations bring them to life!

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

PreS-K. "Lights flash and bells ring. Down, down goes the gate. Here comes the freight train. We watch as we wait." In this Scholastic Reader, a puppy in jeans waits for a train to pass, while his father points out the passing cars: "Tank cars for gas. Tank cars for oil. Refrigerator cars where food won't spoil." A few train terms (piggyback car) will challenge some children, but the subject in the bold-printed words usually becomes clear in the appealing illustrations, with flat colors and crisp shapes that give the appearance of computer-generated art. Expressive portraits of the smiling, blue locomotive will easily appeal to new readers or to young listeners who are passionate about things that go. Gillian Engberg
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Cartwheel (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439598915
• ISBN-13: 978-0439598910
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,458,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

MARJORIE BLAIN PARKER was born, raised and educated in Alberta (Edmonton and Calgary). In grade 3 she wrote her first poem, The Monkey, which was published in the school newsletter AND won a ribbon (which she still has, of course). MANY years and three children later, she lives in Denver, CO and is the award winning author of numerous picture books and early readers (A Paddling of Ducks, Mama's Little Duckling, Jasper's Day, and others) with more on the way.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For train lovers!, May 10, 2005

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This review is from: Hello, Freight Train! (Scholastic Reader, Level 1) (Paperback)

My three year old LOVES this book. The book is great because of the pictures and easy, rhyming text. He enjoys "reading" along. If you have a young one who loves trains, this book is a must!