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 InfoMankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, ©2007.
Description32 pages : chiefly color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Supplemental Contenthttp://www.facthound.com
Subjects

Portion of title Transcontinental Railroad
SeriesGraphic 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 30-31) and index.
LCCN 2006008309
ISBN0736864903 (lib. bdg.)
ISBN9780736864909 (lib. bdg.)

Availability

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Joyner TRC Nonfiction 385.0973 OL87B ✔ Available Place Hold