Nothing like it in the world
by Stephen E. Ambrose
Reading Level 8-9 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Experience the incredible journey of the brave workers who forged the transcontinental railroad across America in the 1860s. Witness their determination, challenges, and triumphs as they connect a nation through rails and resolve. This gripping tale brings to life the grit and spirit behind one of history's greatest engineering feats.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalAdventureComing of AgeFamilySocial Justice
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Physical Danger Hardship
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0684846098
- Pages
- 431
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 149,092
Genres
History
Subjects
Central Pacific Railroad Company -- HistoryUnion Pacific Railroad Company -- HistoryRailroads -- United States -- History -- 19th centuryRailroad construction workers -- United States -- History -- 19th century