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History Comics: The Transcontinental Railroad: Crossing the Divide

History Comics: The Transcontinental Railroad: Crossing the Divide

Hirsch, Andy

Paperback

Series: History Comics

Juvenile Graphic NovelsScience & NatureTransportation

Publisher Price: $13.99

ISBN10: 1250794773
ISBN13: 9781250794772
Publisher: First Second
Published: Oct 25 2022
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.55
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.20 Depth: 8.20
Language: English

Let this graphic novel be your time machine and experience history like never before! History
Comics brings the past to life with unforgettable stories, fascinating facts, and stunning
illustrations.

In this volume, experience the great railroad race between Central Pacific and Union Pacific. Wealth and glory await whichever builds the longest track!

In 1863, America is divided not just by the civil war but by months of travel over thousands of miles. Two railroad companies, one each from East and West, are given the task of connecting the nation by rail. Building this railroad will be a monumental undertaking, difficult and dangerous. The work falls to immigrant laborers from the lowest economic classes. They accomplish astounding feats of engineering while waiting for an answer: Will those who connect the country be accepted into it?

● History brought to life: Explore the people, places, and events that shaped our world through engaging graphic novel storytelling

● Expertly researched: Created with historians and subject experts to deliver accurate, accessible, and engaging nonfiction

● Perfect for curious readers: A great choice for kids who love graphic novels, nonfiction, history, and social studies

● Supports classroom learning: Ideal for independent reading, school libraries, homeschool curricula, and history education

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