Crossing a Continent

Learn about the creation of the Transcontinental Railroad and how it influenced the state of California with this primary source text that builds students’ reading skills and social studies content knowledge. The intriguing primary source maps, letters, documents, and images provide authentic nonfiction reading materials and keep students interested in learning. Text features include a glossary, index, captions, sidebars, and table of contents. This book connects to California state studies...