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Pony express Pony express Fiction Pony express History Pony express History Juvenile literature Pony express Juvenile fiction Postal service United States History Juvenile literature West (U.S.) History 19th century Juvenile fiction West United States Wild horses Wild horses Juvenile fictionParry, Rosanne
Summary: Young colt Sky was born with the urge to run. Alongside his band, he moves across the range searching for fresh water and abundant grazing. But humans have begun to encroach on Sky's homelands. With fewer resources to share, Sky knows that he must leave if his family is to survive. He hopes that one day, he'll be strong and brave enough to return and challenge the stallion to lead the herd....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greenwillow Books, An Imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC PARParry, Rosanne
Summary: A stand-alone companion to the New York Times and Indie bestsellers A Wolf Called Wander and A Whale of the Wild. Exiled from his band, a young, wild horse must find his way across treacherous terrain to reunite with his family after being captured for the Pony Express. A fast-paced survival story about wild horses, family bonds, and a changing environment. Young colt Sky was born with the urge...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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Summary: Inspired by the likes of Mark Twain, Sir Richard Burton, and Horace Greeley, a cowboy and journalist takes an epic and authentic horseback journey across the American West as he rides the Pony Express trail from Missouri to California.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.804 GRAHarness, Cheryl.
Summary: Relates the history of the Pony Express from when it began to carry messages across the American West in April 1860 until the telegraph replaced it in October 1861.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 1996
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 383.14 HARCorbett, Christopher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Broadway Books 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 383 CORRea, Amy C.
Summary: A need for speedy mail delivery from the East to the West led to one of the most famous mail services in history. The Pony Expresscovers the riders, dangers, and successes that led to the service's fame. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, maps, a glossary, additional resources, and an index
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 383 REAKay, Verla.
Summary: A family's cross-country communication changes during the development and demise of the Pony Express. Includes author's note about the history of mail delivery in the United States, with "notable dates."
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Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE KAYCorbett, Christopher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2003
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Summary: In Nevada in 1861, a young Pony Express rider races for his life, pursued by seven Paiute warriors who are determined to drive white settlers out of their territory.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Blue Sky Press 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J Fiction FuchsRatliff, Thomas M.
Summary: Describes the disadvantages to being a Pony Express rider, including riding in all weather, natural disasters, and disease.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Franklin Watts 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 383 RATWilliams, Jean Kinney.
Summary: Describes how the Pony Express began, the men who worked for it, its importance and its demise. The mid-1800s was a time of unrest in the United States. New land was being settled. The Civil War was waiting the wings. Communication from one side of the continent to the other was slow and unreliable. It was a prime time for a fresh, new idea. Out of this necessity sprung the pony express. The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Compass Point Books 2003
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J America WilliamsWilson, Diane L.
Summary: Twelve-year-old Colton, son of a black mother and a white father, takes a job with the Pony Express in 1860 after his father abandons the family on their California-bound wagon train, and risks his life to deliver an important letter that may affect the growing conflict between the North and South.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Margaret K. McElderry Books 2005
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC WILFleming, Candace
Summary: Introduces the life of the American West hero, discussing his contributions to the Pony Express, the Battle of Little Big Horn, and Native American rights.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook Press 2016
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: A former Rough Rider, a lovely but shady lady-in-distress, a drifting ex-cowboy, a young reckless cowboy, a haughty English sportsman, and a gutsy Pony Express rider come together to battle the trials of the rugged West in a grueling 700-mile horse race.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment 2004
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2 available in Western DVDs, Call number: DVD WESTERN BITRutter, Michael
Summary: Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, this guide shows you the Beehive State with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. Enjoy Mormon architecture and pioneer craftsmanship in Salt Lake City's cathedrals. Discover ancient pictographs and petroglyphs on a hike through any of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Globe Pequot 2020