Building the Transcontinental Railroad: A This or That Debate

by Jessica Rusick

Overview

In mid-1860s, two railroad companies had a huge job in front of them: building the transcontinental railroad. The railroad would run from east to west across the United States. As the grueling work began, there were many choices to make. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather blast rock to lay track in the Sierra Nevada mountain range or build bridges across raging rivers in the Great Plains? Would you rather sleep in a cold mountain tunnel or in a camp infested with bedbugs and rats? It's your turn to pick this or that!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977148452
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	This or That?: History Edition
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Jessica Rusick writes and edits children’s books. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, solving crossword puzzles, thrift shopping, and exploring new places. Jessica lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her rambunctious cat.

Interviews

• High-interest "would you rather" format is bound to intrigue young learners. • Asking young readers to make a choice helps them develop critical thinking skills. • Format naturally provides topics for debate among students. • Unique blend of high-interest content and topics that support learning about important times in U.S. history • Supports social studies standards, including the C3 framework as it relates to making comparisons, arguments and causes and effects