Balto / written by Emma Carlson Berne ; illustrated by Francesca Rosa.
Material type: TextSeries: Berne, Emma Carlson, Animals to the rescue! ; Publisher: New York : Scholastic Press, 2022Copyright date: ©2022Edition: First editionDescription: 91 pages : illustrations ; 21 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781338681437
- 1338681435
- 9781338681420
- 1338681427
- 9781685057596
- 1685057594
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 | 636.7309 B525 | Available | 33111011033152 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 636.7309 B525 | Available | 33111010941280 | ||||
Children's Book | Northport Library | Children's NonFiction | 636.7309 B525 | Available | 33111009460557 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The legendary story of Balto comes to life in this heavily illustrated nonfiction chapter book series perfect for fans of Ranger in Time!
In 1925, disaster struck the small town of Nome, Alaska. When a deadly epidemic begins affecting the children of Nome, their only hope is to relay life-saving medicine over 650 miles of snow-covered trails using teams of sled dogs. Across the long journey, one dog overcame nearly impossible odds to become a hero.
This action-packed series explores the stories of real-life animal heroes who saved the day! With black-and-white art throughout and dramatic storytelling, readers are taken on an exciting journey they won't soon forget.
Fans of Ranger in Time will devour these true tales of incredible animal heroes!
Includes bibliographical references (page 91).
A hero is born -- A man and his dog -- Sickness spreads! -- The mission -- The team -- The journey begins -- Darkness falls -- Balto leads the way -- No obstacle too great! -- A change in the plan -- Balto saves the day -- The rest is history.
"In 1925, disaster struck the small town of Nome, Alaska. When a deadly epidemic begins affecting the children of Nome, their only hope is to relay life-saving medicine over 650 miles of snow-covered trails using teams of sled dogs. Across the long journey, one dog overcame nearly impossible odds to become a hero"-- Provided by publisher.
Ages 7-10. Scholastic.
Grades 2-3. Scholastic.