From steam engines to diesel engines and box cars to sleeper cars, a ride on Lynn Curlee s Trains is about as close as most kids can hope to get to the Japanese bullet train or the inner workings of steam power. This book s bold, graphic acrylic paintings are a perfect match for sleek, modern engines; dark, dirty locomotives; and the sprawling landscapes of the countryside. Thoroughly researched and very kid-friendly, Trains tells the history of the railroad, and in doing so, the history of America. This stunning book is one part history, one part art gallery, and a truly terrific ride "