The Great Railroad Race
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1999 · Est. 4 hour read

The Great Railroad Race

Written by Kristiana Gregory

Part of the Dear America series

A young girl chronicles the thrilling railroad construction of 1868.

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204 pages· 34,321 words· Est. 4 hour read· 970L
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In 1868, fourteen-year-old Libby documents the thrilling events of the Transcontinental Railroad's construction in her diary. As the daughter of a newspaper reporter, she captures the excitement and challenges of this monumental project. What secrets and stories will unfold as the tracks stretch across the wild West? Libby's unique perspective offers a glimpse into a transformative era, where every day brings new adventures and unexpected twists. Will the railroad unite the nation, or will it unravel hidden tensions?

From the publisher

Part of a geography series designed to introduce children to the concept of their local area. The series uses contemporary photographs to highlight possible features in their own local environment. The books consider how aspects of the local area could be made safer, and help children recognise changes in their environment. There are simple activities, such as how to draw a map.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
204
Words
34,321
Reading age
9–14
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
970L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.7
F&P level
~W
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
31190
Publication
Published
April 1, 1999
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590109918
LCCN
98021816
OCLC
39292793

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