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Balto / written by Emma Carlson Berne ; illustrated by Francesca Rosa.
"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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781338681437
- Physical Description: 91 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Scholastic Press, 2022.
- Copyright: 2022
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 7-10. Scholastic. Grades 2-3. Scholastic. 820L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 5 1 518005. |
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| Subject: | Balto (Dog) > Juvenile literature. Sled dogs > Alaska > Biography > Juvenile literature. Diphtheria > Alaska > Nome > Juvenile literature. Nome (Alaska) > History > Juvenile literature. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Library | JE F BER (Text) | PPL81047 | Juvenile Fiction | Available | - |
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Summary
Balto (Animals to the Rescue #1)
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!
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