Things get even more interesting when the royal prince and princess board for the last leg of the journey--because the princess's diamond necklace is soon stolen and replaced with a fake! Suspicion falls on the one person who isn't supposed to be there: Lenny.It's up to Hal, his keen observation, and his skill as a budding sketch artist to uncover the real jewel thief, clear his friend's name, and return the diamond necklace before The Highland Falcon makes its last stop.

    Family time and imagination and play are highlighted in this fun story, perfect for sharing with children 3 to 6.Ty wishes his family would play with him, but everyone is too busy before dinnertime. Luckily, Ty knows just what to do… Time for fun. Celebrate the power of imagination in All Aboard!With simple, rhythmic text and joyful, bright art, this Guided Reading Level I and My First series is perfect for shared reading with a child. Books at this level feature basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, ideal for sharing with emergent readers. The active, engaging stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey. A Chicago Public Library Best Fiction Book for Young Readers 2020 *  Listed as one of 2021 Here Wee Read Ultimate Diverse Children's Book *  Author Kelly Starling Lyons selected as the 2021 Piedmont Laureate

    

    Catalina Cristiana Rivera’s aristocratic life is shattered by a heinous raid on her father’s prominent West Texas rancho. But at the convent in Santo Tomas redemption and the violent secrets of her past confront Lina with an even more dire challenge. A challenge that gives rise to the legend… and dark vengeance of the Black Rose. With her razor-sharp urumi whip-sword and the help of a deputy U.S. Marshal, Lina’s alter ego carves a new legacy in the annals of Western adventure. With high adventure, fast action, and an underlying sense of comradery and duty, The Black Rose joins a pantheon of masked Western heroes blazing her way across the early 20th century desert landscape.

    

    Hop aboard to see trains and locomotives at work in scenic locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.  Two centuries after iron behemoths first began appearing in Europe and North America, locomotives and trains continue to fascinate folks of all ages. From North American steam and electric-diesel machines designed and built by the likes of Baldwin and General Electric to state-of-the-art electric freight and commuter trains in Europe and Asia, Solomon provides a thorough look at the development of the most famous, most influential, and most technologically advanced trendsetters over 200 years, with photography depicting heavy hardware at work in more than 30 nations. Topics covered include:Stephenson’s Rocket of 1829 – The most influential locomotive of all time now preserved at UK’s National Railway Museum in York, England. The Consolidation Type – The most prolific steam locomotive design in America and one of the most common types around the world.Electric pioneers – The earliest commercial applications for Edison, Tesla, and Siemens. Featuring hardware from Germany and Scandinavia.Gas-Electrics and Wind-splitters – Pioneering aerodynamic trains that looked like machines dreamed up by Rube Goldberg.Budd stainless-steel streamliners – Burlington’s famous Zephyr and the trains it inspired swept public imagination.Britain’s Sir Nigel Gresley and his remarkable locomotives – Includes World Famous Flying Scotsman and steam speed record holder Mallard .Electro-Motive’s F-unit – The iconic American diesel that killed steam.Germany’s Flying Hamburger – The pioneer high-speed diesel streamliners from 1932.Stanier’s Black Five and 8F 2-8-0 – Trendsetting British designs that found widespread application as far afield as Turkey and Egypt.Spanish TALGO trains – Innovative lightweight passenger trains sold around the world.Japanese Shinkansen trains – These record-breaking electric trains are the epitome of high-speed rail.French TGVs – Some of the world’s fastest services with trains operating in more than a dozen nations.Soviet M62 diesel – Soviet-era relics continue to work in the former Eastern Bloc.Swedish Rc Electrics – Over the last 50 years, these icons have worked in countries across Europe, as well as Iran.Siemens Vectron – During the last decade this versatile electric design has rapidly displaced older electric locomotives across Europe.In addition to learning about the technology, railfans learn about significant designers, builders, and operators. When it comes to illustrated histories of railroading spanning time and nations, fans of heavy iron will be hard-pressed to find a more compelling collection.

    As well as having over 100 mind-bending puzzles, the book contains historical facts and figures, trivia, and introductions to each section authored by Dr. Thomas Spain, a research associate at the National Railway Museum, about the history of the British Railways.From the National Railway Museum in York!