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The Transcontinental Railroad
Rachel Lynette
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2013)The rise of railroads played an enormous part in uniting the eastern United States to the West. Readers look at the planning and execution of the Transcontinental Railroad including the obstacles faced in the race to complete it. Readers will also gain a sense of what roles immigration and migration played in building the railroad, what life was like for railroad workers, and how railroad workers of different races were treated differently. Larger issues such as the railroads impact on Native Americans and how transportation led to the growth of industry are also explored.
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The Transcontinental Railroad
Peter Anderson
Paperback (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1996)The history of the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroad companies' efforts to span the continent
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The Transcontinental Railroad
Linda Thompson
Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 2004)Presents the story of the transcontinental railroad including its original planning, construction, completion at Promontory Point, Utah, and its importance in American history.
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The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad
Nathan Olson, Charles Barnett III, Richard Dominquez
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2006)Tells the story of how the Transcontinental Railroad was built during the 1800's. Written in graphic-novel format.
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The Transcontinental Railroad
Michael Rajczak
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Jan. 1, 2014)The transcontinental railroad didnt 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 US history.
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Transcontinental Railroad
Alan Pierce
Library Binding (Abdo Publishing, Jan. 1, 2005)Discusses defining moments in American history.
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The Transcontinental Railroad
Budd Bailey
Library Binding (Cavendish Square, Aug. 15, 2017)Describes the efforts of railroad companies to expand across the United States, their strategies, the obstacles they faced, and the ways in which their success changed American society.
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Railroad!: A Story of the Transcontinental Railroad
Darice Bailer, Bill Farnsworth
Paperback (Soundprint, March 15, 2003)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
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Transcontinental Railroads
Natalie Hyde
Paperback (Crabtree Pub Co, Aug. 31, 2017)Looks at the sweeping changes made to society and the challenges created by the building and running of transcontinental railroads in North America.
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The Transcontinental Railroad
John Perritano
Paperback Bunko (Childrens Pr, March 15, 1848)None
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The Transcontinental Railroad
Julie Rach, Julie R. Mancini
Library Binding (Mason Crest, Feb. 1, 2002)Presents the story of the transcontinental railroad including its original planning, construction, completion at Promontory Point, Utah, and its importance in American history.
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The Transcontinental Railroad
James P. Burger
Hardcover (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2002)Discusses the construction of the transcontinental railroad, describing how it was built, problems that occured, and how it shaped the nation.
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