Ten Mile Day: And the Building of the Transcontinental Railroad by Mary Ann Fras

Description: Ten Mile Day by Mary Ann Fraser An inclusive, multicultural portrait of a thrilling day in the completion of Americas first transcontinental railroad. "In her well-researched text, Fraser incorporates fascinating detail . . . while honestly addressing the prejudice faced by Chinese laborers".--Kirkus. Full color. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description On May 10, 1869, the final spike in North Americas first transcontinental railroad was driven home at Promontory Summit, Utah. Illustrated with the authors carefully researched, evocative paintings, here is a great adventure story in the history of the American West--the day Charles Crocker staked $10,000 on the crews ability to lay a world record ten miles of track in a single, Ten Mile Day. Author Biography Mary Ann Fraser has illustrated more than forty books for children, and is the author-illustrator of a growing list of popular middle-grade books that focus on U.S. history. Her In Search of the Grand Canyon was voted a Best Book of the Year by School Library Journal and Ten Mile Day was an American Bookseller Pick, of the Lists. A graduate of Exter College of Art Design, she lives with her husband and three children in Simi Valley, California. Review "In her well-researched text, Fraser incorporates fascinating detail...while honestly addressing the prejudice faced by Chinese laborers. Good use of the broad picture-book format. An attractive resource." --Kirkus Reviews Review Quote "In her well-researched text, Fraser incorporates fascinating detail...while honestly addressing the prejudice faced by Chinese laborers. Good use of the broad picture-book format. An attractive resource."--Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN0805047034 Author Mary Ann Fraser Short Title 10 MILE DAY Pages 40 Language English Illustrator Mary Ann Fraser ISBN-10 0805047034 ISBN-13 9780805047035 Media Book Year 1996 Audience Age 8-12 Format Paperback Publisher Square Fish Residence Simi Valley, CA, US Subtitle And the Building of the Transcontinental Railroad DOI 10.1604/9780805047035 Imprint Square Fish Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 1996-03-15 NZ Release Date 1996-03-15 US Release Date 1996-03-15 UK Release Date 1996-03-15 Publication Date 1996-03-15 DEWEY 385.0978 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9170328;

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