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 Real history of the transcontinental railroad (Left Out Of History)
 Author: Nnachi, Ngeri

 Publisher:  Lerner (2023)

 Dewey: 331.7
 Classification: Nonfiction
 Physical Description: 32 p., col. ill., 23 cm

 BTSB No: 677693 ISBN: 9781728475868
 Ages: 9-14 Grades: 4-9

 Subjects:
 Central Pacific Railroad Company -- Employees -- History
 Railroad construction workers -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century
 Chinese foreign workers -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century
 Railroads -- Employees -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century
 Immigrants -- Employment -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century
 Chinese -- West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century
 West (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century

Price: $25.88

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


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   School Library Journal (04/01/23)

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