Railway Jack : the true story of an amazing baboon / written by KT Johnston ; illustrated by César Samaniego.
Material type: TextPublisher: North Mankato : Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint, 2020Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 29 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781684460885
- 1684460883
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 599.865 J72 | Available | 33111009821535 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 599.865 J72 | Available | 33111009596475 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot. But when the railway authorities and the public discovered a monkey on the job, Jack and Jim had to work together to convince everyone that they made a great team. This inspiring true story celebrates the history of service animals and a devoted friendship.
Includes bibliographical references (page [39]).
"Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot. But when the railway authorities and the public discovered a monkey on the job, Jack and Jim had to work together to convince everyone that they made a great team. This inspiring true story celebrates the history of service animals and a devoted friendship"-- Provided by publisher.
Ages 8-12 Capstone Editions.
Grades 4-6 Capstone Editions.