Balto and the Great Race: A Stepping Stones Chapter Book
Balto and the Great Race is a timeless early reader book that recounts the incredible true story of how Balto, a heroic sled dog, saved the children of Nome, Alaska. In the face of a diphtheria outbreak, with the closest medicine 650 miles away, a dedicated team of mushers and their dogs braved treacherous conditions. Balto emerged as the savior, leading the final leg of the relay through a blizzard, when two other dogs were unable to find their way. This softcover edition spans 99 captivating pages.
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Balto and the Great Race is an exciting book that tells a true story. It is about Balto, a sled dog who saved the children of Nome, Alaska. When the town is affected by diphtheria, the nearest medicine is 650 miles away. A team of mushers and their dogs were gathered to deliver the medicine, but during a blizzard, two dogs got lost. However, Balto bravely came to the rescue! The book has 99 pages and is in softcover format.
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Grade: Grade 2-Grade 6
Brand: Random House Books for Young Readers
Publisher Date: 12/21/1999
Author: Elizabeth Cody Kimmel & Illustrated by Nora Koerber
Dimensions: 7.63 x 5.19
UPC: 9780679891987
Ages: 7-11
Pages: 112
