From vivid mechanical descriptions to vast spreads of passing landscapes, young readers will love exploring the early days of americas transcontinental railroad with this detailpacked and gorgeously illustrated book. Buy brian floca ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Federal railroad administration steam locomotive safety training video. Page by page, in chronological order, the journey is explicated pointbypoint, stationbystation, scenic viewbyscenic view until the family finally reaches the end of the line, san francisco, ca the pacific coast. About the author brian floca is the author and illustrator of moonshot. All aboard brian floca s locomotive, winner of the 2014 caldecott medal. To begin, the story has a simple plot, which is made more interesting, as the main character is a locomotive. Locomotive book by brian floca official publisher page.
Locomotive is a 20 childrens book written and illustrated by brian floca. He has illustrated avis poppy stories, kate messners marty mcguire novels, and jan greenberg. Brian floca is the authorillustrator of the caldecott medal winner locomotive, the robert f. Author interview brian floca, author of locomotive. Locomotive printables, classroom activities, teacher. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Just in time for the 50 th anniversary of the apollo moon landing, the authorillustrators spectacular, dramatic but readable look at the mission has been updated and expanded. Every year childrens publishing offers at least one major picture book related to trains, but this year weve been blessed with three. Locomotive, by brian floca, and more the new york times. Brian floca is the author and illustrator of locomotive, moonshot. Locomotive by brian floca and brian floca overview the caldecott medal winner, sibert honor book, and new york times bestseller locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of americas early railroads, from the creator of the stunning booklist moonshot.
Meettheauthor recording with brian floca about locomotive. Locomotive by brian floca the reading journey book blog. His research spanned multiple years and involved driving the route of the first transcontinental railroad, a trip he describes as invaluable. Moonshot book by brian floca official publisher page. The other two, brian floca s locomotive and elisha coopers train, were released within weeks of each other, and both to glowing. Come listen to him talk about this one in particular and give us a little painting demonstration at his author access replay in rar premium. Princess cora and the crocodile classroom resources. Brian floca s artwork depicting the experience riding cross country makes you want to brush the dust from your clothes because you feel. This one has a lot more bells and whistles literally. He has illustrated avis poppy stories, kate messners marty mcguire novels, and jan greenberg and. Locomotive book by brian floca official publisher page simon.
Additional art has been added to the new portions including a look at the people who worked behind the scenes to. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Locomotive, illustrated by brian floca, is the 2014 caldecott medal winner. There is enough going on that i stole the book from my sons room one evening so i could look longer. The illustrations are outstanding and very detailed. The caldecott medal winner, sibert honor book, and new york times bestseller locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of americas early railroads, from the creator of the stunning booklist moonshot. I had so much fun reading it and enjoying the illustrations, whilst being introduced to the writings and artwork of brian floca.
Locomotive by brian floca 20, picture book for sale. Sibert honor books moonshot and lightship, and other picture books, and is the illustrator of many more books for young readers. The flight of apollo 11, lightship, and the racecar alphabet. Students will make predictions about the journey, use details to visualize powerful locomotives, and learn to ask questions while reading. Sibert honor book and a new york times best illustrated book.
From steam locomotives to highspeed rail, three picture books celebrate americas love of trains. Flocas 2014 caldecottwinning locomotive, but it is sophisticated in its way nonetheless. Published in 20 by atheneum books for young readers. The deft brian floca introduces a hint of mystery into what is really a straightforward presentation of collaborating vehicles in five trucks. Brian floca is the author and illustrator of locomotive, winner of the 20 caldecott medal. Locomotive book hillsborough county public library.
Locomotive has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Once he had settled on his time and place, the author still had to work hard to understand how the steam engine worked. Locomotive by brian floca the caldecott medal winner, sibert honor book, and new york times bestseller locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of. Locomotive, by brian floca, is a caldecott book, which tells the story of a locomotives journey across the western frontier to the west coast. A richard jackson book atheneum books for young readers. This exquisitely illustrated book makes trains come to life in sound and color as it tells the history and evolution of the locomotive industry and how it changed life for americans. A nonfiction book written primarily in free verse, the book follows a family as they ride a transcontinental steam engine train in summer of 1869. Invite students to learn all about the first trains to cross america. The book details the workers, passengers, landscape, and effects of building and operating. As railroads spread, locomotives changed how quickly the country. The illustrations are amazing and the attention to detail is fantastic. Im not sure any are future classics, but all are firstrate. Locomotive by brian floca abebooks passion for books.
Learn what it was like to travel on the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s. Brian floca s awardwinning picture book puts readers front and center on americas transcontinental railroad. Jonathan beans building our house has a largerthanaverage trim size as well, but this is different. This is the sort of book you can use as the jumping off point for a detailed study of the railroad, or simply enjoy as an engaging and informative bedtime story. Its the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding americas brandnew transcontinental railroad. Locomotive by brian floca 2014 caldecott medal winner rober f.
This is a readaloud of the book locomotive by brian floca. He is the illustrator of the popular poppy stories series, by avi. From prizewinning authorillustrator brian floca comes a rich and detailed sensory exploration of americas early railroads. It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding americas brandnew transcontinental railroad. The caldecott medal winner, sibert honor book, and new york times bestseller locomotive is a rich and. Floca writes in loosely poetic prose that rattles along like a string of railcars, but is also loaded with information that will leave children ages 5. Locomotive caldecott medal book by floca, brian and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Join one family on their journey and learn all about the locomotive. Locomotive is a fabulous picture book retelling the story of the early railroads in america with richly detailed illustrations and engaging text. Buy the hardcover book locomotive by brian floca at indigo. A brilliantly illustrated tale of the journey across america in one of the first passenger trains on the transcontinental railroad.
Locomotive by brian floca, first edition abebooks passion for books. Brian floca vividly evokes the advent of the age of steam in locomotive atheneum. Page by page, in chronological order, the journey is explicated pointbypoint, stationbystation, scenic viewbyscenic view until the family finally reaches the end of the line, san francisco, ca. As he did in his sibert honor book, moonshot, authorillustrator brian floca weaves a. Sibert honor books moonshot and lightship, and other picture books. To say that authorillustrator brian floca s newest picture book, locomotive, is wellresearched is an understatement. It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and family are traveling together, riding. Readers of all ages can experience a ride on the railroad by studying the images in this book. Buy a cheap copy of locomotive book by brian floca. The caldecott medal winner, sibert honor book, and new york times bestseller locomotive is a rich and detailed sensory exploration of americas early railroads. The first thing you notice about brian floca s locomotive is its big, bold size and square shape. The book was written by brian floca and published by atheneum books for young readers. Locomotive kindle edition by floca, brian, floca, brian. Locomotive by brian floca overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Locomotive by brian floca eng 311 read aloud youtube. Locomotive journeys through a familys travelings from omaha, nebraska to sacramento, california in 1869 as a result of abraham lincolns involvement in the pacific railway act. Locomotive by brian floca is a nonfiction informational book about a familys experience as they take a trip on a transcontinental railroad across america in 1869. Aimed at transportation enthusiasts between the ages of 2 and 6, this picture book is considerably simpler in style and image than mr. Making appalachian spring, by jan greenberg and sandra jordan. Locomotive caldecott medal book by floca, brian and a great selection of related books. Locomotive by brian floca about the book in the 1800s, the steam locomotive was new, exciting, and sometimes even frightening a large, smoking machine that allowed people to travel faster than they had ever traveled before. Join one family on their journey and learn all about the locomotive they are riding and the places they pass. Locomotive book by brian floca illustrator 1 available.