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The real history of the transcontinental railroad

text The real history of the transcontinental railroad

Summary: "There is more to the history of the transcontinental than connecting the United States. Most of the workers were of Chinese descent and were treated unfairly. Learn how workers protested for better treatment"--

Contents: Pushing the door open -- Race to connect the country -- Ten miles in one day -- Strike! -- Lasting legacies.

Format: text

Description: 32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Publisher: Lerner Publications 2023

Library	Location	Status
Woodmere (Main Branch)	J 331.7 NNA in Juvenile Nonfiction	Available

Library	Location	Status
TADL-WOOD	J 331.7 NNA in Juvenile Nonfiction	Available

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Woodmere (Main Branch)	J 331.7 NNA in Juvenile Nonfiction	Available

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