The Transcontinental Railroad (a True Book: Westward Expansion)
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Children's - 3rd-5th Grade, Age 8-10
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6.0
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48 p. ;
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Make Way For Books
Fascinating look at overcoming challenges to achieve a history-making transportation system. Interesting text and accompanying graphics.
Publisher Summary
A True Book: Westward Expansion takes readers on an amazing journey to a fascinating time in U.S. history when the country was experiencing dynamic change and expanding westward.This book provides the keys to discovering the important people, places and events that helped shape the western United States. An age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study is included.