Bold Riders: The Story of the Pony Express

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.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 08/01/2015
ISBN: 9781491449103
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.10lbs
Size: 8.50h x 7.40w x 0.10d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 174915 / Bold Riders: The Story of the Pony Express
Reading Level: 4.8 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 0.5