Books with title The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad

All aboard! Children travel back in time when Lucy suddenly transforms into Andrew Russell, the man who took the famous photograph of the golden spike as it was pounded into the last rail of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869. She hears heart-wrenching stories from the railroad workers about the troubles and difficulties in building the first Transcontinental Railroad. In The Last Rail: The Building of the First Transcontinental Railroad, children learn how the building of this railroad changed travel and unified the nation at last. This 32-page, beautifully illustrated book comes with additional information about the Transcontinental Railroad and a glossary of key terms to extend the learning fun!Book Features:- Large, colorful illustrations on every page- An interesting story with historical facts- 32 pages, including glossary- Appropriate for Reading Level: Grades 2-4- Appropriate for Interest Level: 6-12 years- Hardcover dimensions: 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches

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.

A railroad across the United States was once thought to be nearly impossible. The vast expanse from the Pacific to the Atlantic Oceans had so many obstacles, including towering mountain ranges and broad rivers. However, the 1862 Pacific Railroad Act tasked two railroad companiesthe Central Pacific and the Union Pacificwith building a transcontinental railroad to link the coasts. How they managed to meet finally in 1869 is the important account detailed in this well-researched volume. Readers will learn about key characters, such as engineer Theodore Judah and investor Leland Stanford, and the innovations and technologies that made their extraordinary feat a reality.

When Lucy sees a replica of the famous photograph celebrating the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad at the National Museum of American History, she is amazed. Suddenly, Lucy's imagination takes her back in time and she is the photographer, A.J. Russell, about to capture the historic moment on film.Book Features:- Large, colorful illustrations on every page- An interesting story with historical facts- 48 pages, including glossary- Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches- Appropriate for Ages 3 - 7