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“All Aboard the Alaska Train,” written by Brooke Hartman, illustrated by John Joseph, has beautiful illustrations that explore the wonder of the Alaska terrain, including the wide variety of animals that inhabit it. While there are people on board the five cars of the train, there are also buffalo, otters, sheep, moose, porcupines, grizzly bears, and caribou that take up residence with the passengers. All of the animals prove to be a great help when the train is stuck and not able to ascend a mountain. When they finally see the Northern Lights, they are all captivated by the beauty of the night sky.

The back pages of the book show a map of the Alaska railroad route, and parts of the Alaska train are highlighted. These include access steps, the conductor, the dining car, the ticket taker, the vestibule, and so many more spots aboard the locomotive. It is a fun story that will have young readers eager to take a ride on the train themselves!