Blind Tom: The Horse Who Helped Build the Great Railroad
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Book Overview
Everyone knows that trains helped build the West, but few know the story of Blind Tom, a sightless workhorse who pulled flatcars for construction crews on the world�s first transcontinental rail-road. Stalwartly pulling his heavy load through rain, mud, and snow, Tom contributed in his own way to American history.
Although Tom was blind, his strength and spirit led him to be chosen as the lead horse for the Union Pacific line. Hardworking,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0878425586
ISBN13:9780878425587
Release Date:July 2009
Publisher:Mountain Press Publishing Company
Length:1 Pages
Weight:0.40 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 8.1" x 8.8"
Age Range:6 to 9 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 4
Customer Reviews
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My children liked Blind Tom
Published by Candy , 4 years ago
I read daily to my children and we all are critics.
Blind Tom was a hit!
Wonderful illustrations and mapping easy for my children ages 3-8 could easily understand.
And the little lesson of what a big accomplishment a little horse can make in history.
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