Fall 2024

Los trenes de carga (Freight Trains)

From the Set Starting Out (Empezando)

Rumble down the tracks into the captivating world of freight trains with this new title, part of the Starting Out series, in American Spanish. Through the lens of a curious child, this book is a visual treat, featuring colorful photographs and a labeled image diagram that adds fun and excitement to learning. In the 'Make a Noise' section, young audiences can even engage by mimicking freight train sounds. With an easy-to-use glossary, recommended websites, and further reading suggestions, it's a valuable resource for budding book learners. Embark on an adventure into the world of freight trains, inspiring a lifelong passion for discovery and knowledge.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$31.40 $21.95
Interest Level Preschool - Grade 2
Reading Level Kindergarten
Dewey Number 625.2
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level
Language Spanish
Publisher Creative Education
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9798889894483
Copyright 2025
Number of Pages 16
Dimensions 8 x 8
Graphics Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Starting Out (Empezando)

In Spanish, empezando means “starting out,” and that’s exactly what these books help young learners do. This charming ongoing series captures a young child’s first encounters with the world around them, offering an engaging introduction to the creatures, people, and objects in their everyday environment. The series uses simple, easy-to-understand language and employs a unique first-person perspective to guide readers through foundational physical concepts. One of the series’ most appealing features is its clear and straightforward text, which is perfect for early learners and young readers. Large, vivid photographs and captions that describe new vocabulary offer an immersive experience that is both entertaining and educational. Children will delight in seeing vehicles in action, while learning about physical features, daily activities, and surrounding influences that make each subject unique. “Empezando” offers opportunities for young readers to develop a better understanding of their own environment, encouraging curiosity and helping children recognize the unique qualities that make every object they encounter significant. VERDICT These books serve as an engaging tool for learning, sparking curiosity in young minds as they begin to explore and make sense of the world around them.

School Library Journal

Booklist Review of Starting Out (Empezando)

With crisp photos, colorful lettering, and a clean design, these new additions to the Starting Out (Empezando) series (12 new titles) can’t help but catch the eye. Each volume opens with an image of its featured machine set against a white backdrop and with its key parts labeled. Four double-page spreads then follow the vehicle on the job (or just zooming around), implementing short but descriptive sentences in tandem with full-page and spot photos. Readers visit different construction sites in Cranes, in which loads are lifted, moved, and steadied by cranes on the land and water, as well as from the air. The main text section is always followed by a “Make a Noise” spread, where the vehicle’s sounds (rrrumm! rrrumm!) arc across the pages in a large, colorful font. Each volume has a link to a YouTube video that plays a recording of corresponding engine noises, sirens, etc. and an invitation to the reader to try mimicking the sounds. A short glossary, “Reading Corner” list, and index comprise the back matter.

Author: Meg Greve