Pony Express History
Children's Books
Below are action packed, engaging kids books on the pony express history, its riders, and its legacy. What a fun subject to teach! Even though it didn't actually last very long (only about a year
and half), the whole Pony Express operation -- especially the intrepid
riders -- provides a vivid representation of the grit and determination
required to carve out a new life on the American
frontier.
Kids love learning about this part of American history (and you will
too!) Hopefully the books below are just the start of our list of
children's
books on Pony Express history and its riders. We've had a hard time
finding books for this list, but we'll 'keep the faith' and continue
searching.
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Kids Pony Express History Books
They're Off! The Story
of the Pony Express
(history of the pony express and
fabulous detailed illustrations)
by Cheryl Harness
3rd grade - 5th grade
Hoofbeats of Danger
(an American Girl 'History
Mysteries' series book set at a
stop along the pony express)
by Holly Hughes
3rd grade - 6th grade
Whatever Happened to
the Pony Express?
(short, rhythmic verses pack in
loads of details on the Pony Express)
by Verla Kay
1st grade - 4th grade
Off Like the Wind! The First
Ride of the Pony Express
(A dramatic account of the
dangers they experience en route)
by Michael Spradlin
3rd-5th grade
 Riders of the Pony Express |
We're working on expanding this list, including adding:
- Black Storm Comin' by Diane Lee Wilson
- The Sweetwater Run: The Story of Buffalo Bill Cody and the Pony Express
by Andres Glass
- Wanted: A Few Bold Riders by Darice Bailer
- Pony Express by Steven Kroll and Dan Andreason
Until we have reviews for these books, you can learn more by clicking here.
