| They're Off!: The Story of the Pony Express Original Edition Contributor(s): Harness, Cheryl (Author), Harness, Cheryl (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0689851219 ISBN-13: 9780689851216 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2002 Annotation: Although it existed for only a year and a half, the Pony Express remains an enduring symbol of the bold, adventurous character of the old West. With her inimitable ability to bring the past to life, the author captures the spirit of the brave riders and ponies who became a legendary chapter in American history. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers |
| Dewey: 383.143 |
| LCCN: 95-43534 |
| Lexile Measure: 1030 |
| Physical Information: 0.13" H x 8.48" W x 10.84" (0.31 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 157603 Reading Level: 6.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |
Contributor Bio(s): Harness, Cheryl: - Cheryl Harness lives in Independence, Missouri. As an author and illustrator, she is known for her engaging approach to history, seen in such books as Our Colonial Year; Mary Walker Wears the Pants; Young Abe Lincoln; George Washington; Spymaster; Three Young Pilgrims, Ghosts of the White House; and Remember the Ladies. |