Introduces children to the important work of postal workers in their neighborhood.

In the spring of 1860 on the eve of a civil war that threatened to tear the country apart, two Americans conceived of an audacious plan for linking the nation's two coasts, thereby joining its present with its future. This book traces the development of the Pony Express and follows it from its start in St. Joseph, Missouri 1,500 miles west to Sacramento.

Readers will follow the mail as it goes through the post office and processing plant, where it's prepared for the rest of its journey. The informative text and accompanying photographs in this book bring readers along for the incredible trip. A concluding diagram helps readers summarize what they've read using fun and colorful images.

A masterful history of a long underappreciated institution, this book examines the surprising role of the postal service in our nation's political, social, economic, and physical development. The founders established the post office before they had even signed the Declaration of Independence, and for a very long time, it was the U.S. government's largest and most important endeavor--indeed, it was the government for most citizens. This was no conventional...

Describes the jobs done by the many workers who contribute to the delivery of our mail.

Takes the readers on a field trip to a post office where they walk through a typical day learning about its functions.

It seems so simple, a stamped envelope delivered by the local postman. But it hasn't always been this easy. From messengers on foot to pony express to airmail, our postal system has progressed a great deal with the passage of time. A combination of informative text and engaging illustrations serve to track this progress. Kids will have a new appreciation for the innovations that allow them to stay connected with people around the world. Have you ever...