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In the summer of 1869, passengers travel on the first transcontinental railway to the West coast. The rich details in this informational book depict numerous aspects of the early history of travel by train. Caldecott Medal Winner, 2014. Map of Transcontinental Railroad, Note on the Locomotive,
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Publication
Atheneum Books (2013), Edition: Illustrated, 64 pages
Description
It is the summer of 1869, and trains, crews, and families are traveling together, riding America's brand new transcontinental railroad. The pages come alive with the details of the trip and the sounds, speed, and strength of the mighty locomotives; the work that keeps them moving; and the thrill of travel from plains to mountain to ocean. Come hear the hiss of the steam, feel the heat of the engine, watch the landscape race by. Come ride the rails, come cross the young country!
Awards
A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (Nonfiction — 2013)
Caldecott Medal (Medal Winner — 2014)
Parents' Choice Book Award (2013)
William Allen White Children's Book Award (Nominee — Grades 3-5 — 2016)
Nutmeg Book Award (Nominee — Elementary — 2015)
Orbis Pictus Award (Honor — 2014)
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal (Honor Book — 2014)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Five to Nine — 2014)
New York Public Library Best Books: For Kids (Nonfiction — 2013)
Notable Children's Book (2014)
Nerdy Book Award (2013)
Teacher Favorites Award (2014)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books — 2013)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2013
Pages
64
Physical description
64 p.; 11.75 inches
ISBN
1416994157 / 9781416994152
DDC/MDS
| 385.0973 |