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Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny didn't think the old trunk in their house held anything interesting. But an unusual statue they find inside leads them to the Reddimus Society, a secret guild dedicated to returning lost treasures to where they belong. Now the Aldens must help their new friends by traveling across the country with the statue and six mysterious boxes! Can the Boxcar Children keep these seven treasures out of the wrong hands?

The Boxcar Children love exploring the train, watching the beautiful scenery from the observation car, and eating in the dining car. But the train ride gets really interesting when they meet a young woman who has had something very valuable stolen from her.

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar, The Mystery in the Cave, and The Mystery on the Train.

The Aldens visit an old Kansas inn that’s full of secrets! Nobody knows why a famous photographer visited the inn just to take a single picture. And what about the other legendary guest - a heroic young stranger who’d come west on an “orphan train”? A long-lost riddle just might solve all these mysteries!

Three complete stories in one collection! Includes The Sword of the Silver Knight, The Game Store Mystery, and The Mystery of the Orphan Train!

On September 20, 1998, a Cuban-born former Red Army lieutenant named Jose Vigoa launched a series of raids on the Las Vegas Strip. During a 16-month spree, Vigoa robbed five world-class hotels, three armored cars, and one department store. The casinos hit were the MGM; the Desert Inn; the New York, New York; the Mandalay Bay; and the Bellagio. Lieutenant John Alamshaw, a 23-year-old veteran in charge of robbery detectives, was ordered to stop the robberies at all costs. He knew he was up against a mastermind. What he didn't know was that he was running out of time.

When four orphaned siblings must flee their town in the middle of the night to avoid being split up, a boxcar in the woods becomes their new home. Thanks to their practical skills, a helpful stray dog, and the kindness of strangers, the brothers and sisters are able to build a new life together. Acclaimed voice actor Jim Weiss reads Gertrude Chandler Warner's 1924 novel with warmth and humor.

The final chapter in the six book sports-car racing series about Woody Hartford, a young racing enthusiast, and his car—the Black Tiger. Camellia’s steam-powered turbine engine—noiseless, oil-less, and practically gasless—would seem to be the cure for pollution, but like all revolutions it doesn’t happen overnight. Worm McNess (the implacable Scotsman employed by Black Tiger as genius mechanic/designer) invents it. Black Tiger won’t have it. Ace-driver Woody Hartford won’t believe it. The Indy 500 committee almost bars it. And the competing entries will try anything to stop it...

Join the fun as a train pulling a long, heavy load races a speedy, little car across the country - through the mountains, through the desert, through a blizzard. The race is on!

The fifth of six sports-car racing stories about Woody Hartford, a young racing enthusiast, and his car—the Black Tiger. When Indy 500 champion Pete Elsworth wins a road race and declares that road race drivers are inferior to Indy drivers, Woody Hartford is forced to step up and defend his colleagues. But in order to compete, Woody needs to learn how to drive all over again—Indy style. It’s Rocky on the racetrack. Written by racing enthusiast Leonard Wibberley (author of The Mouse that Roared) under the pen name Patrick O'Connor, The Black Tiger Series transports the reader back to a...

Train has an accident while hauling grain to the mill. Thankfully Tractor is around to help Train get back on track.

They cross paths at one of the worst possible moments in our nation's history. Rose meets Leo on the brink of The Great Depression. What are their chances of making it? Promised to an older Italian man by her father against her will, Rose reaches out with a desperate cry for help from her home in New Jersey. When no one is looking, while working as a spinner, she drops a note in a box of bobbins bound for a cotton mill in Alabama, begging someone to Take Me Away. Leo finds her note and likes the accompanying picture of a young woman with long brown tresses and a smile that warms his heart ...

Trains and railways have been moving humans and goods for more than 200 years. This series will delve into the histories of some of the most well-known passenger trains that still operate today.

Underground Railroad Poems: There’s a Train a ‘Comin, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown, is a historic ride from the West Congo’s, to down South and onto the Uppity North, on the eastside of town. This melancholy poetic account carries loads of heavy freight and provides easy access to major attractions such as: Africa, slavery, “The Civil Rights Movement” and this so-called thing some call “freedom.” While Moses had the vision to make it plain, Harriet Tubman laid the groundwork for author Drummond-Brown’s mission, to network literature that needs to extend globally ...

Travel at top speeds in this fast-paced series! Reluctant learners will explore the fastest cars, boats, jets, motorcycles, and trains in the world. They will learn the history of these machines, how they work, and what the future holds for the fastest rides on Earth.

Conquer the ASE A1 Exam: Your Guide to Engine Repair is a comprehensive study guide designed to help automotive technicians master the essentials of engine repair and successfully pass the ASE A1 certification exam. This guide covers every aspect of engine repair, from understanding engine theory and components like the cylinder head, valve train, and crankshaft, to mastering diagnostic techniques such as compression testing and using diagnostic tools. Detailed chapters explore the lubrication and cooling systems, the intake and exhaust systems, and the fuel and emission control systems, ...

"The Boxcar Children" is a classic children's tale by Gertrude Chandler Warner, originally published in 1924. "The Boxcar Children" tells the tale of four orphaned children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny, who create a home for themselves in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. Through the intervention of a doctor who treats Violet who has fallen ill, the children meet their grandfather. Unlike their erroneous perception of him, their grandfather turns out to be a kind man; they move in with him and the beloved boxcar a playhouse in the back yard.

Mark Twain, con su característico humor satírico, narra una situación bizarra a bordo de un tren atascado por una tormenta de nieve. Los pasajeros, aislados y desesperados por la falta de provisiones, recurren a medidas extremas para sobrevivir. El protagonista, un observador astuto y algo cínico, relata con detalle cómo la cortesía y la civilización rápidamente se desmoronan ante el hambre.

Conquer the ASE A3 Exam: Your Guide to Manual Drive Train & Axles is an in-depth study guide designed to prepare automotive technicians for the ASE A3 certification exam. Covering all essential topics, the guide provides a comprehensive understanding of manual drive train systems, including clutch assemblies, manual transmissions, transaxles, driveshafts, differentials, axles, and final drive assemblies. Each chapter delves into the operation, diagnosis, and repair of these critical components, with a strong emphasis on practical knowledge and real-world application. The guide includes ...

Get ready to be "Electrified!" Our new eBook is your comprehensive guide to the exciting world of superconductivity in today’s transportation industry. From automobiles to aerospace, this book covers it all! This eBook unfolds with a foundational introduction to superconductivity, establishing a solid ground for beginners and refreshing the pro's memory. It takes you through the past, present, and most significantly, the future applications across a variety of fields bringing you right upon the cusp of the latest developments. The core of this eBook presents an in-depth analysis of ...