"The first three stories in this volume are level 1, just right for children who know the alphabet and want to start reading. The last four stories are level 2, perfect for new readers who are familiar with basic words and an sound out new words with help."--Back cover.
"Though the mining boom has passed, the railroad endures. riders board the train filled with a sense of adventure and excitement much like their predecesoors first did 129 years ago..."--P. [4] of cover.