Publisher's Synopsis
Designed to the 8-1/2" square format, My Little Square Book of Railroad Box Cars is simple to read and factually educational in its content. This full-color, 32-page, children's book presents a fascinating look at box cars in the nonfiction genre. Entertaining and informative, children learn how to identify the parts of a box car; the definition of a box car; why box cars have brake wheels; how box cars were used for specialized purposes, such as refrigerator and cattle cars, and military sleeper and galley cars; how box cars are being replaced by intermodal containers that are trucked or shipped to their destinations; the dangerous practice of freight-hopping; an introduction to a lovable singing "hobo" called "Boxcar Willie"; and a glossary of box car and railroading terms. Children who love trains will love this little book not only because of the knowledge it imparts to them, but because they can take pride in disseminating the knowledge gained to their friends, schoolmates, and even to older acquaintances who know little about railroad box cars. This book about railroad box cars is the third volume in a complete set of My Little Square Book titles listed below. By collecting the entire set, children will possess a mini-library that's all about trains. Recommended for readers between the ages of 8 and 12. Volume 1: Steam Locomotives Volume 2: Steam Locomotive Tender Cars Volume 3: Railroad Box Cars Volume 4: Railroad Coal Cars Volume 5: Railroad Tank Cars Volume 6: Cabooses
