The transcontinental railroad, Rachel Lynette
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The transcontinental railroad, Rachel Lynette
Language
eng
Illustrations
mapsillustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The transcontinental railroad
Responsibility statement
Rachel Lynette
Series statement
Pioneer spirit: the westward expansion
Summary
Discusses the creation of the Transcontinental Railroad, including what companies built it, why Native Americans attacked the construction crews, and its importance to westward expansion
Table Of Contents
Across the West -- A difficult journey -- Choosing a route -- From the East and the West -- Working on the railroad -- Workers from other lands -- Native Americans and the railroad -- Towns along the track -- The golden spike -- Taking the train
Target audience
juvenile
Classification
Creator
Incoming Resources
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