The real history of the transcontinental railroad, Ngeri Nnachi
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The real history of the transcontinental railroad, Ngeri Nnachi
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Intended audience
Ages 9-14, Lerner PublicationsGrades 4-6, Lerner Publications
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The real history of the transcontinental railroad
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
1330404559
Responsibility statement
Ngeri Nnachi
Series statement
Left out of history. Read woke books
Summary
"The Transcontinental Railroad connected the United States, but it also create divisions. It displaced Native Americans and disrupted their trade and hunting. Chinese workers broke barriers but also faced terrible conditions working on the railroad. They stood up and fought for better conditions by walking off the job. Learn more about the lasting legacy of the railroad, how Chinese workers are now being honored, and more."--, Page 4 of cover
Target audience
juvenile
Classification
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Subject
- Railroad construction workers -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- Foreign workers, Chinese -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- Central Pacific Railroad Company -- Employees -- History -- Juvenile literature
- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
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- Classification1
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- Railroad construction workers -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- Foreign workers, Chinese -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
- Central Pacific Railroad Company -- Employees -- History -- Juvenile literature
- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature
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