Connecting the Coasts
The Race to Build the Transcontinental Railroad
Norma Lewis(Author)
Capstone Press
Published on 31. May 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
979-8-8752-2633-5 (ISBN)
Description
Imagine sitting in a basket dangling thousands of feet above the ground drilling a hole into the side of mountain. Then you have to stuff that hole with dynamite and get out of the way before it explodes. This dangerous work was just part of the job for the men who built the Transcontinental Railroad. Lively language, historical photos and illustrations, and primary accounts help readers understand the dangers the workers faced every day while building the Transcontinental Railroad. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Reading Age: From 8 to 9 years, Interest Age: From 8 to 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 197 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
6 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-8752-2633-5 (9798875226335)
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