Until the Last Spike: The Journal of Sean Sullivan, a Transcontinental Railroad Worker, Nebraska and Points West, 1867

Until the Last Spike: The Journal of Sean Sullivan, a Transcontinental Railroad Worker, Nebraska and Points West, 1867
Author: William Durbin
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2013-08-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545576644

Acclaimed author William Durbin's exciting JOURNAL OF SEAN SULLIVAN is back with a dynamic repackaging! It's August 1867 and Sean has just arrived from Chicago, planning to work with his father on the Intercontinental Railroad. Sean must start at the bottom, as a water carrier, toting barrels of it to the thirsty men who are doing the backbreaking work on the line. At night, everyone is usually too tired to do anything but sleep, yet Sundays are free, and Sean discovers the rough and rowdy world of the towns that seem to sprout up from nowhere along the railroad's path over the prairie. But prejudices run rampant for both the Irish and Chinese workers -- especially when they start a deadly race to see who can lay track the fastest. Through Sean's eyes, the history of this era and the magnitude of his and his fellow workers' achievements come alive.

The Golden Spike

The Golden Spike
Author: Don Nardo
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2015-02-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756552702

In the mid-1860s, as the Union Pacific Railroad headed westward from Nebraska, another company, the Central Pacific, pushed eastward from California. Their goal was to meet somewhere in between, forming a single railway line that would bridge the continent. That historic meeting took place in May 1869 in northern Utah, and photographer Andrew J. Russell was there to document the historic event. His work resulted in one of the most important photos of the 19th century and probably the most famous railroad image of all time. The photo, often called ñEast and West,î was viewed by a worldwide audience and affirmed that railroads were at the cutting edge of transportation technology. The continent was now linked.

The Transcontinental Railroad

The Transcontinental Railroad
Author: Terri Raymond
Publisher: Home School Brew Press
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2014-05-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

If your child is struggling with social science, then this book is for you; the short book covers the topic and also contains 10 discussion questions, 10 activities, and 20 quiz style questions. This subject comes from the book “Fourth Grade Social Science (For Home School or Extra Practice)”; it more thoroughly covers more fourth grade topics to help your child get a better understanding of fourth grade math. If you purchased that book, or plan to purchase that book, do not purchase this, as the problems are the same.

Building the Transcontinental Railroad

Building the Transcontinental Railroad
Author: Steven Otfinoski
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 149140406X

"Explores various perspectives on the process of building the transcontinental railroad. The reader's choices reveal the historical details"--

Fourth Grade Homeschooling

Fourth Grade Homeschooling
Author: Greg Sherman
Publisher: Home School Brew Press
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2014-04-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1629172499

Over 100 discussion questions and activities, and 500 questions, fill this comprehensive workbook. The book covers science, math and social science for fourth grade. If you are homeschooling (or if you are just trying to get extra practice for your child), then you already know that social science workbooks and curriculum can be expensive. HomeSchool Brew is trying to change that! We have teamed with teachers and parents to create books for prices parents can afford. We believe education shouldn’t be expensive. Each subject may also be purchased individually.

Fourth Grade Social Science

Fourth Grade Social Science
Author: Terri Raymond
Publisher: Home School Brew Press
Total Pages: 421
Release: 2014-04-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1629172502

Over 100 discussion questions and activities, and 200 questions, fill this comprehensive social science book. The book covers the following topics: The Gold Rush, California Missions, Pioneers, Natural Disasters, African-American Poetry, The Pony Express, The Transcontinental Railroad, Famous Americans, Animal Migration, Native Americans, Pre-Columbian Settlements, European Exploration, and more!

Complete Homeschool Social Science

Complete Homeschool Social Science
Author: Terri Raymond
Publisher: HomeSchool Brew Press
Total Pages: 1487
Release: 2015-03-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1629174378

This book is a collection of Home School Brews bestselling social science series. It covers grades 1 to 6. Each book may also be purchased separately.

The Railroad, the Telegraph, and Other Technologies

The Railroad, the Telegraph, and Other Technologies
Author: Xina M. Uhl
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2017-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1680487973

From 1800 to 1900 the territory of the United States expanded fourfold, and the population skyrocketed from about five million to seventy-five million plus. Two key innovations in technology helped this rapid development take place: steam and electricity. This easy-to-read guide traces the rail system's impact on shipping, travel, and the taming of the western frontier. Also covered are unprecedented advances in communication and other technology, such as new steel processes and improved farming tools. These changes not only ushered forth a new era of American progress but also formed the foundation of the modern world.

The Broken Blade

The Broken Blade
Author: William Durbin
Publisher: New York : Bantam Doubleday Dell Pub.
Total Pages: 178
Release: 1997
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 044041184X

In 1800, 13-year-old Pierre La Page never imagined he'd be leaving Montreal to paddle 2,400 miles. It was something older men, like his father, did. But when Pierre's father has an accident, Pierre quits school to become a voyageur for the North West Company, so his family can survive the winter. It's hard for Pierre as the youngest in the brigade. From the treacherous waters and cruel teasing to his aching and bloodied hands, Pierre is miserable. Still he has no choice but to endure the trip to Grand Portage and back.