The U.S. Postal Service : the history of America's mail system /
Uphall, Margaret,
The U.S. Postal Service : the history of America's mail system / Margaret Uphall. - First edition. - 24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm - Landmarks of democracy: American institutions . - Landmarks of democracy: American institutions. .
Includes index.
Colonial postal service -- The Constitutional post -- The rise of the stagecoach -- New delivery methods -- Mail delivery in cities -- Rural free delivery -- Developments in the 20th century -- Modern mail.
Today, many people regard the postal service as an outdated method of notification. However, the U.S. postal service is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the United States. The U.S. Constitution officially established this important institution, which traces its roots back to the Second Continental Congress in 1775. Without the postal service, many people would not be able to receive necessary correspondence. This title explores the history of the U.S. Postal Service and the role of this institution is vital to American daily life. Full-color photographs and a graphic organizer provide students with the tools necessary to make connections beyond the text.
9781508161059 (pbk. book) 1508161054 (pbk. book) 9781508161073 (library bound book) 1508161070 (library bound book)
2017013210
United States Postal Service--Juvenile literature.
Postal service--History--United States--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
The U.S. Postal Service : the history of America's mail system / Margaret Uphall. - First edition. - 24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm - Landmarks of democracy: American institutions . - Landmarks of democracy: American institutions. .
Includes index.
Colonial postal service -- The Constitutional post -- The rise of the stagecoach -- New delivery methods -- Mail delivery in cities -- Rural free delivery -- Developments in the 20th century -- Modern mail.
Today, many people regard the postal service as an outdated method of notification. However, the U.S. postal service is the only delivery service that reaches every address in the United States. The U.S. Constitution officially established this important institution, which traces its roots back to the Second Continental Congress in 1775. Without the postal service, many people would not be able to receive necessary correspondence. This title explores the history of the U.S. Postal Service and the role of this institution is vital to American daily life. Full-color photographs and a graphic organizer provide students with the tools necessary to make connections beyond the text.
9781508161059 (pbk. book) 1508161054 (pbk. book) 9781508161073 (library bound book) 1508161070 (library bound book)
2017013210
United States Postal Service--Juvenile literature.
Postal service--History--United States--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.