The Transcontinental Railroad

Set out into the wilderness with Lewis and Clark or ride along on the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails with the pioneers who b... (more)

Set out into the wilderness with Lewis and Clark or ride along on the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails with the pioneers who built the West. This series presents the important events and people that shaped United States history through interesting text and historically accurate photos and drawings. Each book includes a supplemental section on important dates and people, suggestions for finding more information, and a Did You Know? section filled with lots of interesting and unusual facts. (less)

"Transporting readers back to 1863, where two railroad companies are tasked with connecting the nation by rail, the immi... (more)

"Transporting readers back to 1863, where two railroad companies are tasked with connecting the nation by rail, the immigrant laborers hired for the job wonder if they will be accepted into the country they have connected after accomplishing astounding feats of engineering. 10,000 first printing. Simultaneous. Illustrations." (less)