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The Pony Express

The Pony Express

by Mattern, Joanne

ISBN: 9781612289649

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Imagine waiting months to get your mail or find out the news. That was the reality for thousands of settlers in the western United States in 1860. At that time, the only way to deliver mail was by boat or overland by stagecoach. These journeys covered thousands of miles and took weeks or months to complete. Then, in 1860, the Pony Express burst across the West. Its teams of brave young men riding fast horses delivered the mail in record time and delighted settlers all over the country. Was the Pony Express a success? Did its riders really face death and danger at every turn? Find out the truth in this exciting tale of a treasured part of American life.

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  • Copyright: 2018
    Imprint:     Mitchell Lane
    Category:     Nonfiction

    Interest Level:

    • Intermediate
    • Elementary

    Reading Level:

    • Grade 4
    • Grade 5

    AR Title: Yes

  • Book Features:

    • About the Author
    • Full-color illustrations
    • Further Resources
    • Glossary
    • Index
    • Table of Contents
    • Works Consulted

    Dewey Number: 383.0
    Page Count:     32
    Trim:     6 1/2 x 9 1/4

Fact or Fiction? Series

The Fact or Fiction? Series for children in grades 3 through 6 retells famous stories with the intent of discovering how much of the tale is true and how much might have been made up over time. This series challenges children to think about the research they do and to evaluate an author’s point of view. This series correlates well with common core standards for grades 4 and 5.