Bibliograph

The Transcontinental Railroad

Type

Label

The Transcontinental Railroad

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Transcontinental Railroad

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

The Wild West

Summary

In a time when the United States could not expand fast enough, railroads became essential for the country to grow. The Transcontinental Railroad narrates the race to build rail lines into the West for money, land, and fame. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, maps, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO

Target audience

juvenile

Classification