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The Stourbridge Lion: America's First Locomotive
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3.3 out of 5
Based on 24 Ratings and 11 Reviews

Book Description
On August 8, 1829, a small town in northeastern Pennsylvania witnessed something never seen before in America: the first locomotive to run on commercial rails. The engine was named the Stourbridge Lion. The iron contraption chugged down the track, belching steam, to the sound of cheers and booming cannon. This concise and lively history follows the Stourbridge Lion's journey from Stourbridge, Engl... More
Book Information
PublisherBoyds Mills Press
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-101590788591
ISBN-13978-1590788592
Publication Date03/01/2012
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About Karl Zimmermann (Author) : Karl Zimmermann is a published author and a photographer of children's books. Published credits of Karl Zimmermann include Ocean Liners: Crossing and Cruising the Seven Seas, Steamboats, All Aboard!: ... more
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About Steven Walker (Illustrator) : Steven Walker is a published author, illustrator, and a photographer of children's books. Published credits of Steven Walker include The Story of Coretta Scott King, The Story of Rosa Parks, Culturall... more
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