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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2002-01-07

They're Off!: The Story of the Pony Express (Original)

They're Off!: The Story of the Pony Express (Original)

Cheryl Harness, Author

Cheryl Harness, Illustrator

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9780689851216

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With her inimitable ability to bring the past to life, Harness has captured the spirit of the brave riders and ponies who became a legendary chapter in American history. Full color.
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Speed. Stamina. Spirit. In telling of the Pony Express, this story honors youthful determination and the risks taken to connect a growing country. A bold slice of history rendered with flair and reverence.

Keywords and Themes: Adventure • Adventure & Adventurers • Bravery • Communication • Courage • Dedication • Determination • History • Juvenile Nonfiction • Loyalty • Perseverance • Places • Resolve • United States • United States - 19th Century

Readability • 5.2

Age Range • 8-12

Pages • 32

Subjects • Pony express • United States • History • Nonfiction novels • Illustrated works • Postal service

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - 19th Century • Juvenile Nonfiction | Places | United States • Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers

In 1860, with North and South about to be divided by war, East and West were united through an extraordinary venture -- the Pony Express. Over the course of ten days in April, eighty riders and five hundred horses delivered mail between California and Missouri -- a mission that took three weeks by stagecoach.
Although it existed for only a year and a half, the Pony Express remains a legendary chapter in American history and a symbol of the bold, adventurous character of the Old West. The spirit of the brave riders and their ponies is captured perfectly in Cheryl Harness's lively, brightly illustrated, and information-filled account.
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