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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2013
The Transcontinental Railroad
Written by Michael Rajczak
Part of the What You Didn't Know About History series
Uncover the untold truths of the transcontinental railroad's construction.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 2 ratings
24 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Uncover the hidden truths behind the Transcontinental Railroad's construction from Nebraska to California. Explore the grueling 12-hour workdays, perilous Sierra Nevada tunnels, and the harsh realities faced by Chinese immigrant workers. What secrets lie in this monumental feat of engineering?
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 24
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- NC1030L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~7
- F&P level
- ~Y
- Scholastic level
- L
Publication
- Published
- December 30, 2013
- First published
- January 1, 2013
- Publisher
- Gareth Stevens Classroom
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781482405996
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