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Balto

Berne, Emma Carlson, 1979- (Author). Rosa, Francesca. (Added Author).

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.

Book  - 2022
J 636.73092 Balto-B
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  • ISBN: 9781338681437
  • Physical Description 91 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
  • Edition First edition.
  • Publisher [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2022.

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Balto (Animals to the Rescue #1)
Balto (Animals to the Rescue #1)
by Berne, Emma Carlson; Rosa, Francesca (Illustrator)
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Balto (Animals to the Rescue #1)


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!