The building of the Transcontinental Railroad / by Nathan Olson ; illustrated by Richard Dominguez and Charles Barnett III ; [colorist, Buzz Setzer].
| Author/creator | Olson, Nathan |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, ©2007. |
| Description | 32 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | http://www.facthound.com |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Transcontinental Railroad |
| Series | Graphic library. Graphic history Graphic library. Graphic history. ^A612446 |
| Contents | Crazy idea -- Central Pacific -- Union Pacific -- Last spike -- More about the transcontinental railroad -- Glossary -- Internet sites -- Read more -- Bibliography -- Index. |
| Abstract | "Describes the building of the Transcontinental Railroad between Omaha, Nebraska, and Sacramento, California, that, when completed in 1869, allowed rail travel from the east coast to the west coast of the United States."--From source other than the Library of Congress |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 30-31) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006008309 |
| ISBN | 0736864903 (lib. bdg.) |
| ISBN | 9780736864909 (lib. bdg.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 385.0973 OL87B | ✔ Available | Place Hold |