Train Ride

By Candace Whitman
Paperback: $6.50

An African American boy experiences the excitement of his very first train ride with his parents.

Front cover for Viajamos en tren by Candace Whitman and Candace Whitman
This book is also available in Spanish
Viajamos en tren
By Candace Whitman

Description

An African American boy experiences the excitement of his very first train ride with his parents.

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About the Creators

Candace Whitman

Candace Whitman was born in New York City. She has a master’s degree in art and art education, and has illustrated more than 8 books for children. Candace loves spending time in art museums and talking with kids about art. As a native New Yorker, she has often traveled by train, which inspired her to write this story. Candace continues to live in New York City. Visit her online at CandaceWhitman.com.

Paperback

  • ISBN 9781584307938
  • Publication Date Dec 01, 2001
  • Trim Size N/A
  • Weight 0.125 lbs
  • Page Count 8
  • Word Count 15
  • Interests

  • Audience Children
  • Themes African / African American / Black, Beginning Concepts, Childhood Experiences and Memories, Families, Fiction, People In Motion, Realistic Fiction, Vehicles In Motion
  • Reading Levels

  • Age Range Ages 6 - 6
  • Grade Range 1
  • Guided Reading C
  • DRA 3
  • Interest Level 1
  • Lexile Code AD
  • Lexile Level 30
  • Reading Level 1
  • Bebop Reading Early Emergent
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