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  • The Transcontinental Railroad

    Jean F. Blashfield

    Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Describes the building of the transcontinental railroad across the United States. Includes information on building bridges, tunnels, and daily life for the Chinese laborers and other men laying track.
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  • A Worker on the Transcontinental Railroad

    James Barter

    Library Binding (Lucent, Dec. 17, 2002)
    Looks at the experience of those who built the transcontinental railroad, from the time Congress authorized it to the joining of the railroads in Utah, including crew work, camp life, and settling disputes.
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  • Great Race: The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad

    Cynthia Mercati

    Hardcover (Perfection Learning, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Read about Clancy, an Irish worker who helped build the railroad section from California to Utah.
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  • Building the Transcontinental Railroad: Race of the Railroad Companies

    Kelly Wittmann

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2017)
    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.
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  • Last Rail: The Building of the First Transcontinental Railroad

    Darice Bailer

    Hardcover (Trudy Corp., Jan. 1, 1996)
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  • Connecting the Coasts: The Race to Build the Transcontinental Railroad

    Norma Louise Lewis

    Paperback (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)
    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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  • The Transcontinental Railroad

    Michael Rajczak

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Classroom, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Describes how and why the Transcontinental Railroad was built and tells how it affected the westward expansion of settlers.
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  • The Transcontinental Railroad

    Thomas Streissguth

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Discusses the history of the transcontinental railroad, including the construction of the Central Pacific, Union Pacific, and other related railroads which joined the east and west coasts
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  • The Transcontinental Railroad

    Christine Zuchora-Walske

    Library Binding (Core Library, Aug. 15, 2016)
    "The time of westward expansion in the 1800s has become a legendary era in American history. Tales of cowboys, outlaws, and frontier adventures still resonate in popular culture. The Wild West [series] separates myth from reality, bringing to life the triumphs, tragedies, and colorful characters that shaped the West. Learn how this eventful period in US history helped make the nation what it is today." -- Page [4] cover.
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  • The Transcontinental Railroad

    Michael V. Uschan

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, July 1, 2003)
    Discusses the history of railroads in the United States, focusing on the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.
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  • The Transcontinental Railroad

    Diane Gimpel

    Library Binding (Essential Library, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Describes how and why the Transcontinental Railroad was built and tells how it affected the westward expansion of settlers.

  • The Last Rail: The Building of the First Transcontinental Railroad

    Darice Bailer, Bill Farnsworth

    Hardcover (Soundprint, May 28, 2010)
    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
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