mascots

In 1888, Owney, a stray puppy, finds a home in the Albany, New York, post office and becomes its official mascot as he rides the mail train through the Adirondacks discovering new vistas and friends along the way. Based on a true story.

Charlie Brown is excited when he receives a call from Peppermint Patty telling him her baseball team really needs his help, but he does not know she really wants him to put on a pelican outfit and act as the team mascot.

Presents the story of a Wisconsin eagle that is nicknamed "Old Abe" and becomes the mascot of the Eighth Regiment of Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War. Describes how Old Abe would fly above battles and rally his comrades. Discusses how his legend grew and made him a Confederate target.

Fifteen-year-old Dan Hogg gets a job as a hotdog mascot at a food fair and finds himself caught up in another action-packed mystery.

Letters tell the story of Owney, a dog who became mascot of the Albany, New York, post office in 1888 and traveled around the world. Includes historical notes.

An orphaned Syrian brown bear cub is adopted by Polish soldiers during World War II and serves for five years as their mischievous mascot in Iran and Italy. Based on a true story.

In 1888, Owney, a stray terrier puppy, finds a home in the Albany, New York, post office and becomes its official mascot as he rides the mail train through the Adirondacks and beyond, criss-crossing the United States, into Canada and Mexico, and eventually traveling around the world by mail boat in 132 days.