Iron rails, iron men, and the race to link the nation: the story of the transcontinental railroad
Frontier and pioneer life, Science and technology, History, United States travel and geography, United States history, General non-fiction
Human-narrated audio
Summary
Recounts the construction of the transcontinental railroad. An additional 1,800 miles of tracks to the West Coast finally connected the eastern and western shores. Discusses the daring feats of tens of thousands of workers, the dangers they encountered, their challenges, and their successes. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2015
Title Details
ISBN
9780763665272
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Copyright Date
2015
Book number
4372803
Audio details for CELA title
Narrator
Scott Reynolds
Duration
4 hours 35 minutes 25 seconds
Audio producer
American Printing House for the Blind