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Bold Riders
The Story of the Pony Express
Author: John Micklos
Narrator: Various Narrators
Unabridged: 24 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 08/10/2017
Categories: Children's Nonfiction, History, US History, Exploration & Discovery
Synopsis
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.