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The Transcontinental Railroad and the Great Race to Connect the Nation
Readers will learn about the Transcontinental Railroad. Authors Wim Coleman and Pat Perrin examine the building of the railroad, the dangers involved, those who supported the railroad, and the impacts the railroad had on American life.
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Wild History of the American West series. These books chronicle the history of events, places, and personalities that played major roles in the expansion and settlement of the American West. The readable text is well researched and informative. The web screens used to illustrate the books are poorly reproduced, but archival photos, maps, and drawings add interest. Chapter notes are appended. Timeline, reading list. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Fall 2006
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