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Ten Mile Day and the Building of the Transcontinental Railroad
Ten Mile Day and the Building of the Transcontinental Railroad
Author: Mary Ann Fraser
On May 10, 1869, the final spike in North America's first transcontinental railroad was driven home at Promontory Summit, Utah. Illustrated with the author's carefully researched, evocative paintings, here is the story of that great American adventure--and the day Charles Crocker staked $10,000 on the crews' ability to lay a world re...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780805047035
ISBN-10: 0805047034
Publication Date: 3/15/1996
Pages: 28
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
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Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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This upper level reading reminds us all that beautiful picture books should not only be used with younger children! This text would be well suited to the 10-12 year old crowd as it is full of information! End pages contain a clearly understood map to show where the railroad was built, and the glossary further supports comprehension.


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