Keeping in Touch in American History cover

Keeping in Touch in American History

Author: Rau, Dana Meachen

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.0
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1266
Points per Word 0.000395
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book describes how the early settlers delivered letters, what a quill pen was, who rode for the Pony Express, and what a telegraph was.

Quick Summary

Travel back in time to discover how pioneers, postal riders, and telegraph operators kept people connected before phones and internet existed. Young readers will marvel at quill pen letters, brave Pony Express riders racing across deserts, and the incredible speed of the telegraph that let news travel faster than a horse. If your child loves Magic Tree House adventures or enjoys learning about how things worked long ago, they'll be hooked on this peek into early American communication. With a 4.0 AR level and just 0.5 points, this short, picture-filled book is perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade who are curious about history.