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The Train of States

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Rebeccasreads highly recommends Peter Sis' THE TRAIN OF STATES as a splendid way to learn not only the names of all our states, also which came first & for what best each is known.

THE TRAIN OF STATES is the kind of book that will be read from generation to generation, teaching math, geography, history, patriotism & the fantastic use of imagination.

Very well done!

All Aboard! Get ready to learn about the 50 States of America. There is a train coming past the school yard. Each train car has a state listed and facts about the state. We see the states pass by in order of the date they came into statehood. We will learn about the state capital, tree, flower, and bird, along with a fun fact.


This book was full of great information of the 50 states. It will be a useful reseacrch tool for stududents who come to the library for information on any or all of the 50 states!

We would recommed this book to others. The book presented useful information in a fun and exciting way.

I am a second grade teacher and LOVE to integrate literature into all my curricular areas. This book is GREAT for enriching the teaching of history about our states in Social Studies. One of my second graders brought her own personal copy to school for me to read to my class and I was so impressed with it that I ordered two copies from Amazon! One for my own classroom library and another for my daughter who teaches kindergarten. A great investment for teachers and parents concerned with instilling a love of country and history in young children!
Rhonda Hooper
Victoria, TX

Fascinating drawings for mid-older elementary may help students learn curricular content about the states. Each train car provides key information about the state, including the date of statehood, historical facts, and items of interest. This book could tie into building the railroad westward also.

Each page is a train car representing one of 50 states. Inside the state train boxcar, which are arranged in the order of admission to the USA, is drawings and words about the history, economics, recreational aspects, geography, and other information related to that particular state. This is an excellent introduction to US history and states' education. Wash.DC is the caboose. This is never outdated. A book that should be on the library shelf of every elementary classroom, library, and a great inexpensive resource for homeschoolers. It is primarily elementary level information, unless you can't remember the facts of all 50 states--then it's fun even for old retired teachers like myself.

Nice fun drawings, with even the drawings of the train cars having to do with the individual states. The cover is a typical example of the drawing style. A great teacher gift.

Delightful circus wagon format covers all 50 states plus Washington DC. Each page features a different circus train car, with tidbits of information tucked here and there. In the back is a list of small images hidden for the eagle-eyed child to find. Excellent book that invites re-reading.

We loved this inviting book so much we bought multiple copies to share and give as gifts! A perfect addition to a classroom library and for curious children's personal libraries.