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Balto (Animals to the Rescue #1)

By Emma Carlson Berne   Illustrated by Francesca Rosa   

Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338681420 Paperback
96 Pages | 5.259" x 7.609" | Ages 7 to 10

Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338681437 Hardcover
96 Pages | 5.519" x 7.906" | Ages 7 to 10

Scholastic Inc. | ISBN 9781338812138 Ebook
96 Pages | Ages 7 to 10

The legendary story of Balto comes to life in this heavily illustrated nonfiction chapter book series, perfect for fans of Ranger in Time!

In 1925, disaster struck the small town of Nome, Alaska. When a deadly epidemic begins affecting the children of Nome, their only hope is to relay life-saving medicine over 650 miles of snow-covered trails using teams of sled dogs. Across the long journey, one dog overcame nearly impossible odds to become a hero.

This action-packed series explores the stories of real-life animal heroes who saved the day! With black-and-white art throughout and dramatic storytelling, readers are taken on an exciting journey they won't soon forget.

Fans of Ranger in Time will devour these true tales of incredible animal heroes!