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This title strengthens reading and comprehension skills and strategies. It is designed for guided, shared and independent reading. The first part of this book displays elements common to cable cars.

Originally published in 1951, this is a richly illustrated paean to San Francisco’s cable cars dating from the years when they were in jeopardy and were eventually saved (though not entirely) through the efforts of activist citizens.

San Franciscos internationally recognized cable cars are the symbol of the individual character of a great city.

Among the story's twists and turns are the line's actual routes following the 1906 earthquake, which caused heavy damage and forced major repairs.

This gigantic public work filled residents with pride--and filled robber barons' pockets with money. It also sparked a cable car building boom that spread to twenty-six other U.S. cities.