The real history of the transcontinental railroad
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ellenville Public Library and Museum - Children's Nonfiction | J 331.7 Nnachi | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Central Pacific Railroad Company -- Employees -- History -- Juvenile literature.
Foreign workers, Chinese -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Railroad construction workers -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Foreign workers, Chinese -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
Railroad construction workers -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.
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Published
Minneapolis : Lerner Publications, [2023].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.9, 1 Points
Level 5.9, 1 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"The Transcontinental Railroad connected the United States, but it also create divisions. It displaced Native Americans and disrupted their trade and hunting. Chinese workers broke barriers but also faced terrible conditions working on the railroad. They stood up and fought for better conditions by walking off the job. Learn more about the lasting legacy of the railroad, how Chinese workers are now being honored, and more."--,Page 4 of cover.
Target Audience
Ages 9-14,Lerner Publications.
Target Audience
Grades 4-6,Lerner Publications.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Nnachi, N. (2023). The real history of the transcontinental railroad . Lerner Publications .
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nnachi, Ngeri. 2023. The Real History of the Transcontinental Railroad. Lerner Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nnachi, Ngeri. The Real History of the Transcontinental Railroad Lerner Publications, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Nnachi, Ngeri. The Real History of the Transcontinental Railroad Lerner Publications , 2023.
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