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Cleopatra VII
Ages 8–12 · 1999
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–14 · 1999 · Est. 4 hour read
The Great Railroad Race
Part of the Dear America series
A young girl chronicles the thrilling railroad construction of 1868.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 4,116 ratings
204 pages· 34,321 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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
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