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Cornelius Vanderbilt and the Railroad Industry by Therese Shea (2016, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherRosen Publishing Group

ISBN-101499421214

ISBN-139781499421217

eBay Product ID (ePID)234473586

Product Key Features

Book TitleCornelius Vanderbilt and the Railroad Industry

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2016

TopicTransportation / Railroads & Trains, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Biography & Autobiography / General

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorTherese Shea

Book SeriesGreat Entrepreneurs in U. S. History Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight9.1 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width7.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2016-014934

Grade FromFifth Grade

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Grade ToFifth Grade

SynopsisIn the 19th century, Cornelius Vanderbilt amassed great wealth through his steamship and railroad ventures. Best remembered for building the New York Central Railroad, Vanderbilt's name has gone down in history as one of the greatest entrepreneurs in U.S. history. Readers will learn why through this biographical text, which uses historical context, detailed photographs, and fundamental social studies concepts to enumerate the details and accomplishments of Vanderbilt's life. A timeline and primary sources provide opportunities for additional learning.

LC Classification NumberCT275.V23S54 2017