They're Off! The Story of the Pony Express

K-6
They're Off! The Story of the Pony Express

They're Off! The Story of the Pony Express

By: Cheryl Harness

Ride into History with the Pony Express!Cheryl Harness brings the legendary story of the Pony Express to life with her signature watercolor illustrations, detailed maps, and lively storytelling. Follow the daring journey of 80 riders and 500 horses as they defy the elements and race across the West in 1860. A thrilling introduction to one of America's greatest adventures! 

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Cheryl Harness does it again! Like her other titles she captures her subject with a text as vivid as her colorful watercolor paintings, maps and graphics displays. Enjoy the historic adventure of 80 men and 500 horses who in 1860 beat the odds and became a legend of the American West!


About the Author:

Cheryl Harness is an author-illustrator, speaker, sometime sculptor, and harmonica player. She has created many acclaimed historical picture books, including Ghosts of the Civil War, Ghosts of the White House, Ghosts of the 20th Century, Mark Twain and the Queens of the Mississippi, and Three Young Pilgrims. She lives in Independence, Missouri, with her Scottie, Maude, and her cats, Irene and Merrie Emma.

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Used in Geography K-3

  • By: Cheryl Harness

  • Pages: 30

  • ISBN: 9780689851216

  • Media: Paperback

  • Reading level: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
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