In 1885 the Central Pacific Railroad was leased by the Southern Pacific Railroad, though it technically remained a corporate entity until 1959 when it was formally merged into Southern Pacific. Through the years, the line expanded to more than 13,000 miles of rail covering most of the southwestern United States.
City of Ember. City of Ember is a 2008 American science fantasy film based on the 2003 novel The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau.
Science Fiction â The City of Ember, 5.5. This is the last in a series of five designed for fifth grade. The book The City of Ember, by Jeanne DuPrau, was selected for its science fiction genre. Students will examine key themes that arise in science fiction, and explore the idea that curiosity leads to wisdom. The book The City of Ember connects well to the other units in the C.I.A. series for fifth grade.