The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad

By: Caravantes, Peggy

Explores the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. This book details the decades-long effort to begin this project, difficulties faced during construction, and ways in which the project transformed what is now the contiguous United States. Historical images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension. Additional features include a table of contents, Fast Facts, critical thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 150387933X
• ISBN13: 9781503879331
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Child's World Momentum
• Length: 32 Pages
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6