The Transcontinental Railroad (Kaleidoscope)
by Edward F. Dolan
Kaleidoscope (Marshall Cavendish)
Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover the incredible journey of the transcontinental railroad, the first railway to connect the East and West coasts of the United States. Travel back to 1869 and learn how this engineering marvel transformed the nation by linking oceans and bringing new opportunities for growth and adventure.
Representation & Themes
History - GeneralRailroadsJuvenile NonfictionScience & Nature
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 076141455X
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
- Published
- October 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 1,790
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
RailroadsJuvenile literatureHistory - GeneralJuvenile NonfictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 NonfictionUnited StatesChildren: Grades 2-3Transportation - Railroads & TrainsPacific railroadsHistory - United States/19th CenturyHistory