About the Book Tim the train has a busy day but when he finds the tracks blocked by a heavy log he calls on his truck friend Sam to clear the rails. Book Synopsis Tim has a big job at the mill. But when a log falls onto the track blocking his path, he may not be able to finish the task. With the help of his friend, Sam, he is back on the job in no time. Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource thats perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading, or reading practice at home. This title provides practice in decoding words with short vowels. Review Quotes These biographies are written in a kid-friendly, chatty style. All provide brief general information about the featured subject. The type is large, the sentences are easy to read, and the backgrounds uncluttered, making them good choices for beginning readers. Theyre also suitable for classroom read-alouds. The boldly colored illustrations were digitally rendered and encompass full spreads. The captions present interesting extra tidbits about the person. An additional bonus is a link to the Fact Hound Web site, which contains links to sites for further information. These biographies are similar in reading level to the First Biographies series (Capstone/Pebble) but those books are illustrated with photos and reproductions. Nettletons titles are twice as large and more visually appealing.-- School Library Journal