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This book gives a behind-the-scenes look at the building of the transcontinental railroad.
Quick Summary
Imagine watching a nation divided by mountains and deserts race to stitch itself together with steel tracks, where thousands of workers faced dynamite blasts, brutal winters, and a ticking clock that made or broke history. This behind-the-scenes look pulls back the curtain on the backbreaking labor, daring builders, and cutthroat competition that turned an impossible dream into a 2,000-mile marvel kids can actually picture in their heads. If your kid loves the I Survived series or Magic Tree House, they'll be hooked on this real-life story of people who refused to give up. Perfect for kids in grades 4-8 who enjoy history, engineering, or stories about humans conquering the impossible.