The Secret Subway

New York City in the 1860s was a mess: crowded, disgusting, filled with garbage. You see, way back in 1860, there were no subways, just cobblestone streets. That is, until Alfred Ely Beach had the idea for a fan-powered train that would travel underground. On February 26, 1870, after fifty-eight days of drilling and painting and plastering, Beach unveiled his masterpiece—and throngs of visitors took turns swooshing down the track.

Publishing Details

Author : Shana Corey

Illustrator : Red Nose Studio

Physical Details

Type of Book: Picture

Cover: Hardcover

Pages: 40

Size: 10.38 x 10.25 in

Year Published: 2016

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 2nd

Genre: Non-Fiction

Sub-Genre: Biography

Theme: Science