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Engine Number 10

Engine Number Ten is a tale of steam engines, construction and California history, but is also a testament to the power of hard work and belief in the possible. Based on the true story of Granite Rock Company and its A.R. Wilson Quarry in Aromas, California, it is illustrated with beautiful archival photos and original drawings. A fascinating historical account, this beautiful teaching story tells of willingness, tenacity and compassion for others.

Format: Hardcover, Kindle
Ages: 3-7
Price: $17.99
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS

Engine Number Ten aims to delight young readers as it teaches them important values as well as concepts in math and history.

Mathematics

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As steam engines One through Ten arrive at the rock quarry, children learn counting and numbers.

1
How many mules can you find? reveal answer
There are 4 mules, plus 1 on the dust jacket. How many are there in total? (4 + 1 = 5)
2
Can you find Engine Number Two? reveal answer
Engine Number Two is on the same page where numerals 1 & 2 appear.
3
Ten steam engines came to the quarry. By the end of the story, Number Ten was the only one left. How many engines were sold for scrap? reveal answer
9 engines were sold for scrap. (10 – 1 = 9)
4
What number is the New Diesel Engine? reveal answer
The new diesel is Number 100.
5
How many bees can you find? reveal answer
There are 18 bees. (3 + 10 + 5 = 18)

History

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This fascinating account of steam engines, construction and California history is based on the true story of Granite Rock Company and its A.R. Wilson Quarry in Aromas, California. Colorfully illustrated with original drawings and lovely vintage photographs from Company archives, its helps young children understand how the region grew and developed during the 20th century.

1
What do we use to make roads and buildings? reveal answer
Rock is needed to make gravel, concrete and asphalt roads and concrete building foundations.
2
Where do we get rock for building? reveal answer
Rock can be found in quarries and old river beds.
3
How did people get rock before there were machines to dig it? reveal answer
Before there were machines to help them, men used their picks, hammers and shovels to dig rock.
4
How were heavy loads carried before there were cars, trucks and planes? reveal answer
Before there were cars, trucks and planes, at first heavy loads were carried by people and animals. Later, people used carts and wheelbarrows for short distances, then wagons, boats and trains to go farther.
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What powered the first train engines? reveal answer
Early locomotive engines were powered by steam, which came from boiling water heated with burning wood, oil or diesel fuel.

Values

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Engine Number Ten helps children believe in ideas and solutions, to dream big dreams and to find a way to help others. It’s "Yes, We Will" message teaches willingness and tenacity, and is a testament to the power of hard work and belief in the possible.

1
Why did Engine Number One help the men and mules carry rock?
2
Why did Engine Number Two help Engine Number One?
3
What did the diesel engine think about Number Ten?
4
Why did Engine Number Ten help the diesel engine, and should she have offered to help?
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Why did the little boy want to find a job for Engine Number Ten?

Values: These questions are for thoughtful discussion. What do you think?