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

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7 - 10
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32
Page count
100
Words per page
1030L
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Jul 1, 2002
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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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Americahistorymail19th centuryadventure and adventurers1800-18491850-1899

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780689851216
    Publication Date
    July 1, 2002
    Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    100
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    7 - 10 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    95-43534
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    50218765
    Lexile® Level
    1030L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Y
    ATOS® Book Level
    6
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    1
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    157603
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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