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

"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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Sandler, Martin W. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2015.
Edition:	First edition 2015.
Subjects:	Union Pacific Railroad Company > History > Juvenile literature. Central Pacific Railroad Company > History > Juvenile literature. Union Pacific Railroad Company > History. Central Pacific Railroad Company > History. Central Pacific Railroad Company. Union Pacific Railroad Company. Railroads > United States > History > 19th century > Juvenile literature. West (U.S.) > History > Juvenile literature. Railroads > West (U.S.) > History. Railroads. United States. United States, West. 1800 - 1899 History. Juvenile works.

Description
Summary:	"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.
Item Description:	Also includes timeline.
Physical Description:	211 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 x 28 cm
Audience:	Middle School.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-204) and index.
ISBN:	0763665274 9780763665272