Cover of The Pony Express (Kaleidoscope)

The Pony Express (Kaleidoscope)

by Edward F. Dolan

Kaleidoscope (Marshall Cavendish)

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the exciting story of the Pony Express, the daring horseback mail service that helped connect the American West. Learn about the brave riders and the challenges they faced as they sped across vast landscapes to deliver important messages. This captivating tale brings history to life for young readers eager to explore the past.

Representation & Themes

HistoryAdventurePostal Service

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0761414584
Pages
48
Publisher
Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Published
October 2002
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,688

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Postal serviceJuvenile literatureHistory - GeneralJuvenile NonfictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 NonfictionChildren: Grades 2-3United StatesPony expressHistory - United States/19th CenturyHistory