Iron rails, iron men, and the race to link the nation : the story of the transcontinental railroad / Martin W. Sandler.

Author/creator Sandler, Martin W. author.
Format Book
EditionFirst edition.
PublicationSomerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2015.
Copyright Date©2015
Description211 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 x 28 cm
Subjects
Union Pacific Railroad Company--History. --Juvenile literature.
Central Pacific Railroad Company--History. --Juvenile literature.
Railroads--United States. --History. --19th century. --Juvenile literature.
West (U.S.)--History. --Juvenile literature.

Variant title Iron rails, iron men & the race to link the nation
Portion of title Story of the transcontinental railroad
Contents Dreamers and builders -- Rails across the plains -- Attacking the mountains -- A wild excursion -- Tunnels, snow, and Nevada at last -- Hell on wheels -- Tracks across the desert -- A race for glory -- Celebration -- What happened to them -- Timeline.
Abstract "Experience the race of rails to link the country--and meet the men behind this incredible feat--in a riveting story about the building of the transcontinental railroad, brought to life with archival photos"--Publisher's website.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 201-204) and index.
Audience NC 1230 Lexile
LCCN 2014954533
ISBN0763665274
ISBN9780763665272

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 385.0973 SA569I ✔ Available Place Hold