Bold Riders: The Story of the Pony Express (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781491448960)

Though the Pony Express existed for less than two years, its legend lives on today. Its mission was to deliver mail 2,000 miles across the American plains and deserts in half the time it would take by stagecoach. Riders faced many dangers, from hostile American Indians to wicked weather. Lively language and historical illustrations will help readers feel as if they are part of the journey. Meets Common Core criticial thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion.

Author: John Micklos Jr
ISBN-10: 1491448962
ISBN-13: 9781491448960
Publisher: Capstone Press
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2015
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.80h x 7.90w x 0.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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