Download or read book Owney the Mail Pouch Pooch written by Mona Kerby and published by Farrar Straus & Giroux. This book was released on 2008-04-29 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1888, Owney, a stray terrier puppy, finds a home in the Albany, New York, post office and becomes its official mascot as he rides the mail train through the Adirondacks and beyond, criss-crossing the United States, into Canada and Mexico, and eventually traveling around the world by mail boat in 132 days.
Download or read book A Lucky Dog written by Dirk Wales and published by Great Plains. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The true story of Owney, a dog who traveled all over the U.S.A. on mail trains from 1888 to 1896.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart written by Mona Kerby and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1992-12-01 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a child, Amelia Earhart wondered why there were no heroines in her favorite adventure stories. She resolved to change that when she grew up. And so she did, becoming one of the pioneers of aviation. Not only was Amelia the first woman in the world to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, she was the first person to cross it twice. Her life became a great adventure story--and a mystery, too. In 1937, on an around-the-world flight, Amelia disappeared. Today, Amelia's courage and spirit remain an inspiration to everyone who flies or dreams of adventure.
Download or read book Henry Hikes to Fitchburg written by D.B. Johnson and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2006-10-30 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by a passage from Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, the wonderfully appealing Henry Hikes to Fitchburg follows two friends who have very different approaches to life. When the two agree to meet one evening in Fitchburg, which is thirty miles away, each decides to get there in his own way, and the two have surprisingly different days.
Download or read book Samuel Morse written by Mona Kerby and published by . This book was released on 2018-01-04 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samuel Morse was a painter and an American inventor who invented the telegraph key which forever changed communication. The biography describes his childhood, his life as a painter and inventor, and includes information on the Morse code and making a telegraph key. All quotations in the book are from Morse's writings. Now back in print, this new edition, revised and updated, will enchant readers seeking narrative biographies. REVIEWS "An appealing biography and an introduction to the telegraph and Morse code. Kerby describes how Morse overcame opposition and changed the world, emphasizing his persistence and spirit of experimentation. Clearly written instructions for the construction of a simple telegraph follow the narrative . . . An excellent choice, especially for those struggling to find quality nonfiction for younger and reluctant readers." School Library Journal
Download or read book Calico Dorsey written by Susan Lendroth and published by Tricycle Press. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neither rain, nor snow, nor gloom of night kept this poch from his appointed rounds! Back in the 1880s, when the Old West boomed with the rush for gold and silver, the miners of Calico, California, needed a mail carrier they could count on. And they found him in a Border collie named Dorsey. Based on the true story of the most celebrated canine mail carrier in U.S. history, Calico Dorsey tells the tale of a winsome stray who found both a home and a calling on the mining trails of the Old West. An Author's Note includes a photograph of the real-life Dorsey, as well as historical information about the dog and the mining town he called home.
Download or read book A Traveling Post Office Pooch written by Betty Debnam and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Milly and the Macy s Parade written by Shana Corey and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Milly, a spirited little girl, envisions a way to bring a bit of her family's old country festivities to their new home in America. Featuring artwork by the illustrator of the Lemony Snicket books, this heartwarming fictional tale is based on the true history of the first Macy's Parade in 1924 and evokes the pride of what it means to be an American. "An entertaining and lively variation on holiday stories." - School Library Journal
Download or read book Robert E Lee written by Mona Kerby and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most beloved figures in American History, Robert E. Lee commanded the Army of Northern Virginia during the Civil War. This Southern gentleman's successes against overwhelming odds were a result of his bold strategies. Fascinate your readers with this compelling volume that traces life details of this legend.
Download or read book Owney the Mail Dog written by Emily Fox and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1890s, Owney the dog traveled all over the U.S. and the world on postal trains and became the unofficial mascot of the Postal Service.
Download or read book Hachiko written by Pamela S. Turner and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2009-04-06 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine walking to the same place every day, to meet your best friend. Imagine watching hundreds of people pass by every morning and every afternoon. Imagine waiting, and waiting, and waiting. For ten years. This is what Hachiko did. Hachiko was a real dog who lived in Tokyo, a dog who faithfully waited for his owner at the Shibuya train station long after his owner could not come to meet him. He became famous for his loyalty and was adored by scores of people who passed through the station every day. This is Hachiko’s story through the eyes of Kentaro, a young boy whose life is changed forever by his friendship with this very special dog. Simply told, and illustrated with Yan Nascimbene’s lush watercolors, the legend of Hachiko will touch your heart and inspire you as it has inspired thousands all over the world.
Download or read book Don t Lick the Dog written by Wendy Wahman and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2009-04-27 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers young readers a practical guide to understanding dog behavior, including knowing how to approach an unfamiliar dog, making a shy dog feel comfortable, interpreting important signs properly, and more.
Download or read book 38 Weeks Till Summer Vacation written by Mona Kerby and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourth grade in Fort Worth, Texas may not be as bad as Nora Jean expects. Something is always happening in Mrs. Carter's class. Skinny Nora Jean, chubby Rosalie, the oh-so-perfect Thomasina, Chip, Rex, and the dreaded Jimmy Lee keep on their toes with a snake in the girls' bathroom, the fall spook house, and a pizza party in the library. Feisty Nora Jean throws herself wholeheartedly into each adventure. Now back in print, this popular award-winning book has been revised and updated and will enchant today's readers. AWARDS - Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Award Winner - South Dakota Prairie Pasque Awards Nominee - Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Master List REVIEWS "Kerby has a keenly observant eye, and her characters have a Cleary-like veracity. A first-rate school story." ALA Booklist "The children are believable, their lives brimming with details that ground them in reality. Vigorous and funny, with the Texas flavor providing an added treat." Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book Little Dog Lost written by Mônica Carnesi and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-02-22 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On a cold winter day, a curious dog wandered onto a frozen river, and before he knew it he was traveling fast on a sheet of ice. Many people tried to help, but the dog could not be reached. Finally, after two nights and seventy-five miles, the little dog was saved by a ship out in the Baltic Sea. The gallant rescue of the little dog nicknamed Baltic made international news. Mônica Carnesi's simple text and charming watercolor illustrations convey all the drama of Baltic's journey. His story, with its happy ending, will warm readers' hearts. An author's note and map are included.
Download or read book Information Series IS No 5 written by United States. Post Office Department and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book An Introduction to Collection Development for School Librarians written by Mona Kerby and published by ALA Editions. This book was released on 2019-06-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By focusing on the basics, readers can begin to reflect on and customize plans for action. A timesaver for the busy school librarian, this collection development digest is the tool you need to ensure success.
Download or read book Beverly Sills written by Mona Kerby and published by Viking Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 1989 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a biography of the famous opera singer who became Director of the New York City Opera.
