Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index.
Contents
Work of giants -- Support and barriers -- Two railroads -- Building tunnels -- Living and working together -- Race is on -- Celebration -- Glossary -- Did you know? -- Important dates -- Important people -- Want to know more? -- Index.
Summary
Describes the building of the first railroad across the United States and the effect it had on uniting the nation and the future of North America.
