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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1993 · Est. 20 min read
Ten Mile Day
Can a crew lay ten miles of track in one day for $10,000?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 84 ratings
40 pages· 1,771 words· Est. 20 min read
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Bookroo's summary
On May 10, 1869, at Promontory Summit, Utah, a daring challenge unfolds. Charles Crocker bets $10,000 on his crew's ability to lay ten miles of track in a single day. As the final spike of the transcontinental railroad nears, the workers face a monumental task. Will they achieve this world record feat, or will the pressure derail their efforts? Experience the tension and triumph of a pivotal moment in American history, where every spike counts and the stakes are sky-high.
From the publisher
On May 10, 1869, the final spike in North America’s first transcontinental railroad was driven home at Promontory Summit, Utah. Illustrated with the author’s carefully researched, evocative paintings, here is a great adventure story in the history of the American West–the day Charles Crocker staked $10,000 on the crews’ ability to lay a world record ten miles of track in a single, Ten Mile Day.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,771
- Reading age
- 6–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 1060L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.1
- F&P level
- ~Y
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 9521
Publication
- Published
- March 15, 1996
- First published
- April 1, 1993
- Publisher
- Square Fish
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
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