Steam, Steel, and Stars
Publication Information
Author:  Link, O. W. and Hensley, F.	Illustrator:  Link, O. W.
Title:  Steam, Steel, and Stars	Date:  1994
Publisher:  Harry L. Abrams	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:	ISBN, hardback:  0-8109-2587-7
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:
Picture:   Yes
General Information:
Book Type(s):    nonfiction, photographic essay
HSE Descriptor(s):    social studies
Summary:
In 1955, the photographer O.W. Link captured the last steam railroad on its last runs in Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.
Teaching Ideas:
Although the subject of the book may not appeal to everyone, train buffs will love the black and white photographs. Teachers can take advantage of combined classroom knowledge with a KWL strategy before reading. Teachers may want to use excerpts since the book is long. Because there is no glossary for the colorful technical railroad terms, making one would be an engaging class project. The book stimulates thought and discussion on topics such as the rise and fall of the train in U.S. history, the sense of community generated by the railroads, the comparison and contrast of the daytime and nighttime photographs. Students could speculate on what motivated Link. www.isive.com/welcome.cfm/appalachia
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Art and Photography > photography Emotions-Personal Issues > emotions > imagination History > time period > 20th Century Transportation > trains Geography > locations > U.S. states/regions > Appalachia Communities > change Work > occupations > railway workers

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