Imagine sitting in a basket dangling thousands of feet above the ground
drilling a hole into the side of mountain. Then you have to stuff that
hole with dynamite and get out of the way before it explodes. This
dangerous work was just part of the job for the men who built the
Transcontinental Railroad. Lively language, historical photos and
illustrations, and primary accounts help readers understand the dangers
the workers faced every day while building the Transcontinental
Railroad. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards, and provides
strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion.