The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto (Step into Reading Books Series: A Step 3 Book) by Natalie Standiford, Donald Cook (Illustrator)

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Illus. in full color.

Children's Literature

In 1925 Nome was threatened by a diphtheria epidemic. The medicine was hundred of miles away in Anchorage and the winter weather made airplane and train travel impossible. To solve the problem, the people of Alaska participated in a sled dog relay with twenty teams. In the next to the last leg, a man named Gunnar and his lead dog Balto took over. They ran through a blizzard, and avoided cracked ice, but when they reached the next to last stop, the relief dog sled team was not there. Exhausted they continued to Nome and delivered the medicine. An exciting "Step Into Reading Book - Level 2". 1996 (orig.

Children's Literature

In 1925 Nome was threatened by a diphtheria epidemic. The medicine was hundred of miles away in Anchorage and the winter weather made airplane and train travel impossible. To solve the problem, the people of Alaska participated in a sled dog relay with twenty teams. In the next to the last leg, a man named Gunnar and his lead dog Balto took over. They ran through a blizzard, and avoided cracked ice, but when they reached the next to last stop, the relief dog sled team was not there. Exhausted they continued to Nome and delivered the medicine. An exciting "Step Into Reading Book - Level 2". 1996 (orig.

School Library Journal

Gr 1-3-- A compelling account, told in easy-to-read format, of Balto, a sled dog who led his team through snow and ice over 53 miles of northern Alaska wilderness to deliver some medicine. The story is based on an actual event that occurred in 1925 during an outbreak of diptheria, when the closest medicine was 800 miles away in Anchorage. When the train bearing the important cargo became buried in the snow still 700 miles from its destination, a dog sled relay was used. Cook's softly colored illustrations are expressive and enhance the drama of the story--a proud and heroic story that young readers are sure to enjoy. --Sharron McElmeel, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, IA

School Library Journal

Gr 1-3-Balto, a sled dog, and his team traverse 53 miles of ice and snow in the Alaskan wilderness to deliver medicine in this 48-page beginning reader by Natalie Standiford (Random, 1989). Donald Cook's full-color illustrations are expressive, and John Gabriel's narration is slow enough for students to follow along. Music and sound effects add to the overall appeal of this story that is based on an actual event. One track has page-turn signals. Ideal for classroom listening or independent reading.-Leigh Ann Rumsey, Penn Yan Academy, NY Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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