Bibliograph

Iron rails, iron men, and the race to link the nation, the story of the transcontinental railroad, Martin W. Sandler

Type

Label

Iron rails, iron men, and the race to link the nation, the story of the transcontinental railroad, Martin W. Sandler

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-204) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 10 and up

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Iron rails, iron men, and the race to link the nation

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

900179943

Responsibility statement

Martin W. Sandler

Sub title

the story of the transcontinental railroad

Summary

"Experience the race of rails to link the country--and meet the men behind this incredible feat--in a riveting story about the building of the transcontinental railroad, brought to life with archival photos."--Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

Dreamers and builders -- Rails across the plains -- Attacking the mountains -- A wild excursion -- Tunnels, snow, and Nevada at last -- Hell on wheels -- Tracks across the desert -- A race for glory -- Celebration -- What happened to them -- Timeline

Target audience

pre adolescent

resource.variantTitle

Iron rails, iron men & the race to link the nationStory of the transcontinental railroad

Classification