The Train of States

LOVED this book as a child. Loved the facts, loved the pictures, loved it all. I must have read it at least six times.

Each of the American states has its own unique old-fashioned train car that depicts important, informative, or distinctive aspects of that state. Information given about each state include state capital, state flower, tree, bird, state flag, date of statehood, the origin of the state’s name, the state’s motto, the state’s nickname, and one fun fact about the state. Some states’ train cars supply other information such as any presidents born in or associated with that state, state dog, butterfly, fish, rock, gemstone, bug, historic place(s) in the state, things the state is known for, famous people from the state, and more. The book also includes a note about each train car with an additional fact or question to think about or show more reason why the train car was designed the way it was. Each state’s train car is distinctive, designed to represent that state, and beautifully drawn. Children and adults alike will enjoy the brightly colored, detailed illustrations and the wealth of facts about the United States in this celebration of the states. This would be an excellent resources for first grade through grade four. show less

Great book to help students gain interest in the different states. Each page features a different state, and information about that state (nickname, motto, state bird, capitol, flag.. etc..) Each page also labels the presidents that originated from each state, and has an interesting fact about that state. It was interesting for me to read through, and somewhat informative, so I can imagine that students would learn a lot from this book. Highly recommended for any lower elementary classroom.

Summary: This is such a cute informational book that has all the 50 states and different trains in each state It has pictures and plenty of information about all the different types of trains. There is a lot of information about the uses for each type of train in each state

Personal Reaction: I think this is such a great book for kids because is has all the states, different trains, and lots of pictures. It would be the perfect informational book for a history lesson or lesson about America.

Classroom Extension IdeaS:
1) We could talk about trains in our own state and possibly go see a real train
2) We could bring in models of trains and talk about what they're used for and where they came from
3) Have the kids draw a picture of their show more favorite train and at least two facts they remember about that train
4) Do a memory game. Which train goes with what state? show less

This is a basic information book that tells about each of the states in the United States through vivid illustration and text. The pictures tell as much as the writing does about each state, and it is a pleasure to read.

This book has an antique train car for each of the states, starting from the oldest to the newest. Each train car has all kinds of information about each state: the date it became a state, its motto, its nickname, the state bird, tree flower and a lot more information. This is a fun way to learn about our country.

Take a train ride across the United States of America! This book features a train car for every state filled with information about state birds, flowers, animals, as well as date of statehood, capitals, mottos, and interesting state facts.