Wanted, A Few Bold Riders: A Story of the Pony Express - a Smithsonian Odyssey Adventure Book

When Kevin visits the Smithsonian Institution's National Postal Museum, he is drawn in by the video featuring Boston Upson, one of the riders of the Pony Express. Kevin turns away from the screen to realize he has suddenly become Upson, waiting for the mail outside the station! Kevin plays the part of Upson, witnessing important history as experienced by the daring Pony Express riders. This 32-page, beautifully illustrated book comes with additional information about the Pony Express, a glossary of key terms and easy-to-download read-along narration to extend the learning fun!



Book Features:
- Large, colorful illustrations on every page
- An interesting story with historical facts
- 32 pages, including glossary
- Appropriate for Reading Level: Grades 2-4
- Appropriate for Interest Level: 6-12 years
- Paperback dimensions: 8 x 10 inches

Darice Bailer grew up in Rochester, New York with seven siblings and dreamed of becoming a writer. Today, she has written over 3 books for children. Her first book for Soundprints, Puffin's Homecoming: The Story of an Atlantic Puffin, received a 1993 Parent's Choice Award. Also a journalist for many years, she was a frequent contributor to The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Hartford Courant. She currently helps students and teachers at Old Greenwich School in Connecticut.