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Choo choo! Move out of the way the train is coming! This wonderful picture book teaches your children about trains using beautiful picture along with some very interesting facts. You can use this resource as a stepping stone to discussing transportation and what your child should or should not do when aboard on one. Picture books tell so many stories.
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In this book, you will learn about the history of railroads in America and how it has transformed the nation over the years. Understand the reason why railroads became a "big hit" after the Civil War. How did the use of railroads impact businesses in the USA? What were the advantages and disadvantages of railroads? Start your analysis today!
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After the Louisiana Purchase, the land size of the United States doubled! Goods that were being produced in one part of the country need to get to the other part the soonest possible time. By the 1830s, the steam engine was introduced and it cemented the importance of railroads. Read about the first railroads in the US and the Transcontinental Railroad that linked the east to the west.
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