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This fascinating book, based on current research, scrutinizes the Erie Canal and the pivotal role it played in shaping the economic, geographic, and political growth of New York State.

Sandy and Tom, on a field trip to the Erie Canal with their fourth-grade class, learn more than they bargained for about the early days of the canal when they are transported back in time to 1829.

Presents a short history of the Erie Canal, those who first proposed the idea of a canal that would connect Lake Erie to the Hudson River, those opposed to it, and those involved in its construction.

Always overshadowed by his competitive older brother, especially in their work as mule drivers on the Erie Canal, fourteen-year-old Howard finally finds the courage to pursue his dreams of becoming an educator after he learns about sign language and teaches it to his deaf friend in nineteenth-century New York State.

Uses primary source documents, narrative, and illustrations to recount how construction of the Erie Canal changed America by vastly improving the movement of goods to settlers in the newly purchased Louisiana Territory.

An exploration of the Erie Canal that discusses its construction, who planned it, challenges faced by workers, and other related topics.

On a book boat on the Erie Canal in the 1800s, Jessie spots a used copy of The Swiss Family Robinson, then works very hard all week to earn the money he needs to buy it. Includes historical note.

Although Joshua, a giant frog, causes earthquakes when he hops and topples trees when he croaks, he can also haul a string of barges down the Erie Canal.

Describes what it was like to travel down the Erie Canal, looks at water travel before the canal was built, and discusses the construction of the canal, the celebrations the accompanied its completion, and people who contributed to the project. Includes Website links.