Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express | Reading Rainbow Stories

Celebrate bravery in this story about a young woman who risks her life to prevent a disaster. LeVar Burton gets an up-close look at a locomotive and prepares for an overnight journey. The featured book, Kate Shelley and the Midnight Express, is read aloud by actor Brian Dennehy. An Amtrak engineer shares why she enjoys her job. After watching, use the provided classroom guide, activities, and discussion questions to further explore the topics covered in this book.