The Transcontinental Railroad
The Transcontinental Railroad
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The Transcontinental Railroad

Written by Michael Rajczak
Part of the What You Didn't Know About History Book Series
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7 - 10
Reading age
24
Page count
NC1030L
Lexile measure
Dec 30, 2013
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The transcontinental railroad didn’t really cross North America. In fact, the famed rail building that took place in the 1860s only completed the stretch from Nebraska to California. Readers will learn many new facts about the transcontinental railroad to augment what they learn in the social studies classroom. Historical images drive home the reality of a 12-hour workday, poor treatment of Chinese immigrant workers, and the dangerous tunneling through the Sierra Nevada. Fact boxes will further fascinate readers with one of the greatest industrial marvels of American history.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781482405996
    Publication Date
    December 30, 2013
    Publisher
    Gareth Stevens Classroom
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2013
    Page Count
    24
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    7 - 10 years
    Lexile® Level
    NC1030L
    Scholastic Level
    L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Y
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~7

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