A chronicle of the massive Federal troop movement by rail, which sent reinforcements to a besieged Chatanooga in 1863, details the strategic importance of the Union's superiority in technology and mobility over the forces of the Confederates under Longstreet. UP.

When Duffy Driver and Little Red Train set out cheerfully to take supplies up to the village in the hills, they are soon held up by roaming animals, snow, and frozen points. But Little Red Train is not easily defeated.

Presents labeled photographs of rescue vehicles, including fire trucks, police, coast guard and other emergency vehicles, and various types of rescue workers. Each page features a quesion about the illustrations.

Gryph is a state-of-the-art electric rescue train who can travel at over 1000 kilometres per hour. He is constructed from a secret alloy called 'endurium' which is bullet-proof and can convert sunlight into electricity to recharge his batteries. His advanced computers allow him to think for himself and communicate with humans. He is owned by the government and is stationed in the centre of the country; he can reach any scene of disaster or accident, on or near the railway, anywhere in the land, within hours. He is equipped with the latest machines - robot cranes, bulldozers/diggers, a helicopter and a micro submarine - that can communicate with humans and can act independently. Gryph communicates with his headquarters (Headshed) via satellite. He has two drivers, Sally Forth and Jet Stream, who take it in turn to drive him or command the rescue at the scene. There is a crew of over one hundred on board who are fully equipped engineers, scientists, technicians, doctors, nurses and chefs, all dedicated to saving people and animals whose lives are in danger.

• Series sold over 3 million. • Big board book ideal for babies and toddlers. • Stunning large format brings images to life. • Helps build a child's vocabulary.

On a snowy, winter’s day, Henry was full of cheer, He had a special train to pull, Which ran just once a year. Winter has arrived on Sodor, and Henry has a special train to pull – full of presents for all the children! But the snow is falling quickly, and soon Henry is stuck on the tracks! Which engine will come to his rescue? With a young rhyming text and bright colourful pages this is the perfect first Thomas book.