Teaching literature unit based on the popular children's story, The polar express.

Late on Christmas Eve, after the town has gone to sleep, a boy boards a mysterious train that waits for him: the Polar Express bound for the North Pole. When he arrives there, Santa offers him any gift he desires. The boy modestly asks for one bell from the reindeer's harness. It turns out to be a very special gift, for only believers in Santa can hear it ring. "Magical glowing double spread pictures . . . an original and memorable book." - Guardian "Evocative, realist pastels and atmospheric text." - Sunday Times "A thrilling tale." - Independent

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus.

The Polar Express train visits the North Pole and passengers find out what the first gift of the season is going to be from Santa Claus.

A magical train ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa. Winner of the1986 Caldecott Medal.

Suggests activities to be used in the classroom to accompany the reading of The polar express by Chris Van Allsburg.

Literature unit cincluding curriculum connections, vocabulary, unit tests, cooperative learning, and critical thinking.