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OverviewOn May 24, 1830, the first train service in the United States commenced in Baltimore, Maryland. Lucius Stockton's horses pulled these train carriages, but Peter Cooper believed he could invent a steam locomotive that could go faster than a horse. On August 22, Cooper put the first American-made locomotive, Tom Thumb, on the tracks. Stockton and Cooper agreed to a horse versus steam engine race. Not So Fast, Tom Thumb tells the story of one of the most remarkable and surprising contests in American history. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Judith Tabler , Agnes AntonelloPublisher: Dartfrog Blue Imprint: Dartfrog Blue Dimensions: Width: 17.80cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.286kg ISBN: 9781956019940ISBN 10: 1956019944 Pages: 26 Publication Date: 23 May 2023 Recommended Age: From 4 to 7 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""A delightful retelling of the legend of the B&O Railroad's Tom Thumb, the first steam locomotive ever built on American soil, and its infamous race to prove itself. Tabler takes the few historical resources that document this amazing race and brings the tale to life with her talent and imagination."" -Anna Kresmer, archivist B&O Railroad Museum" Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |