Working on the Pony Express: A This or That Debate

by Jessica Rusick

Overview

By 1860, Americans had settled from coast to coast. How could mail get from east to west? The Pony Express! Brave Pony Express riders did whatever it took to get the mail delivered quickly. They faced many difficult choices along the way. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather encounter a grizzly bear or a mountain lion? Would you rather ride through driving snow or pouring rain? It's your turn to pick this or that!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781977148520
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	This or That?: History Edition
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Jessica Rusick writes and edits children’s books. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, solving crossword puzzles, thrift shopping, and exploring new places. Jessica lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with her rambunctious cat.

Interviews

• High-interest "would you rather" format is bound to intrigue young learners. • Asking young readers to make a choice helps them develop critical thinking skills. • Format naturally provides topics for debate among students. • Unique blend of high-interest content and topics that support learning about important times in U.S. history • Supports social studies standards, including the C3 framework as it relates to making comparisons, arguments and causes and effects