

The Transcontinental Railroad
El ferrocarril transcontinental
The Transcontinental Railroad
The Transcontinental Railroad
The Transcontinental Railroad
The Transcontinental Railroad
The Transcontinental Railroad
Informational (nonfiction), 1,667 words, Spanish Level Y (Grade 5), Lexile 920L
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How could anyone build something as big and expensive as a railroad across the immense, rugged American West? The Transcontinental Railroad addresses the laborious and often dangerous process of connecting the United States from east to west. Historic photographs accompany the detailed and engaging text.
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