Full Steam Ahead

by Rhoda Blumberg and Blumberg &. Hunt

Book Overview

Influenced both by the Gold Rush and the Civil War, America came to realize that a link to the far West was vital. In the mid-1800s, the Union Pacific railroad company, along with their rival, the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792227158
• ISBN13: 9780792227151
• Release Date: April 1996
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.8" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9

Customer Reviews

Brings experience to life!

Rhoda Blumberg brings in the many aspects, peoples, andcultures involved in building the transcontinental railroad, andconsiders it from many view points. A wonderful way to learn about this important part of American history.