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English
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"The new novel--a book that sold more than a million copies the first week it went on sale in Japan--from the internationally acclaimed author, his first since IQ84"--
Here he gives us the remarkable story of Tsukuru Tazaki, a young man haunted by a great loss; of dreams and nightmares that have unintended consequences for the world around us; and of a journey into the past that is necessary to mend the present. It is a story of love, friendship,...
2) Casey Jones
Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Casey Jones was the most famous railroad engineer there ever was. Casey had one hang up. He had to be on time. He expected his trains to be on time too. One night Casey was asked to drive a train that was far behind schedule. He got that train running as fast as she could go. Would Casey make it on time? Hop on board and find out what made this railroad engineer an American hero in this fast-paced tale.
3) Casey Jones
Author
Series
Publisher
Childs World
Language
English
Description
Tells the exagerated tale of John Luther Jones, nicknamed Casey, an American railroad engineer who sacrificed himself to save everyone on his train from a terrible crash.
Author
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
The American railroader Casey Jones's dramatic death, while trying to stop his train and save the lives of his passengers, made him a hero. This book is an introduction to the life and career of railroad engine driver Casey Jones, whose heroic effort has inspired songs, books, and museums. Through original artwork and historical context, this in depth view of the folktale, recounts the ways in which Jones's life was forever, changed after he exposed...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Tom Stark is a train engineer unable to face his wife's illness. Then a terrifying railway collision leaves a little boy orphaned. Tom takes the boy into his home and - step by step, moment by moment - learns how to bond with the wife he adores by opening up his heart to a boy who desperately needs the security of a devoted family.
7) Move it!
Author
Series
Publisher
Red Chair Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, readers discover what it takes to have a job where workers are responsible for moving things and people from one place to another, such as truck drivers, train and subway drivers"--
8) Casey Jones
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Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
A graphic novel account of Casey Jones, early american train engineer.
Publisher
Topics Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Three movie set that puts kids right in the driver's seat, and lets them experience real trains. Take a ride on various models and uncover what makes them go. Get the scoop on what it's like to work on a train from a real train engineer and take an exciting ride in a huge steam locomotive. Climb aboard steam, diesel, freight and passenger trains for a festive trip through white winter wonderlands set to a fun mix of live train sounds and holiday tunes....
11) Casey Jones
Author
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Presents the life story of John Luther Jones, an American railroad engineer whose death was celebrated in the ballad Casey Jones, which made him a folk hero.
12) The general
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Language
English
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Description
[The general] A locomotive is beloved by its engineer, who sets out to win the Civil War single handedly. [The playhouse] A comedy in which Keaton plays a stage manager, an actor, a monkey and other parts. [Cops] A comedy of errors in which Buster Keaton attempts to win his sweetheart's hand in marriage by becoming a successful businessman. His exploits climax in a chase with an entire police precinct.
Publisher
TOPICS Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
There's nothing quite like the sound of a huge train moving down the tracks, and all the kids love the sounds of the old steam engines! Go for a ride on a huge old steam locomotive where you'll actually sit up front in the engine compartment.
15) True heart
Author
Publisher
Silver Whistle
Pub. Date
[1999]
Language
English
Description
At the turn of the century, a young woman who works on the railroad accomplishes her yearning ambition to become an engineer when a male engineer is injured and can't drive his train.
16) Casey Jones
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Series
Publisher
Raintree Childrens Books
Pub. Date
1987.
Language
English
Description
The life of the railroad engineer, famous for always bringing his train in on time, and whose last ride on the Cannonball Express inspired the well-known ballad.
Author
Publisher
Babulinka Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
Español
Description
"Cualquier viaje comienza, siempre, con un primer paso. Tami es el mejor maquinista de la red ferroviaria. Hasta que un día, desgraciadamente --o no--, su tren descarrila. ¿Y si fueran posibles otros caminos? ¿Qué vida y qué paisajes descubrirá levantando la mirada por encima de las vías?"--Page 4 of cover
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