postal service

"This book introduces readers to the role of mail carriers in our community"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a history of mail delivery in the United States, from colonial times through the 21st century.

Eleven-year-old Suzy Smith and the crew of the Impossible Postal Express must race through the Uncanny Valley and the Cloud Forge to save the Union--and Trollville--from a new threat.

Documents the history of the Pony Express, which expanded to employ eighty riders who carried mail from Saint Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California; and details the dangers faced by the riders and their eventual disbandment due to the popularity and efficiency of the telegraph. Includes a time line and chronology.

"[A] look at how the mail has been delivered in the U.S. since the Constitution was signed. In the United States, the spread of the postal service went hand in hand with the spread of democracy and transportation. As settlement spread west, communication became even more important to let distant residents feel that they were American; no part of the country was too far away, no village or farm too small to have access to the post. Moreover, the Post Office has always been a public service-it was not designed to make a profit or act like a business, but to deliver letters, medical supplies, packages ordered online, and all the things that Americans need at a reasonable cost. Over the centuries, it has also been one of the largest employers in the United States, particularly as a means for African Americans and women to secure stable, middle-class jobs . . . celebrates one of the oldest and strongest institutions"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces Spanish words for various objects at the post office.

"By 1860, Americans had settled from coast to coast. How could mail get from east to west? The Pony Express! Brave Pony Express riders did whatever it took to get the mail delivered quickly. They faced many difficult choices along the way. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather encounter a grizzly bear or a mountain lion? Would you rather ride through driving snow or pouring rain? It's your turn to pick this or that!"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the role of postal workers in a community, explaining what they do and why they are important. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

"Do you like to go to the post office? Now you can build and run your own! Learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and work with others as you create your post office"--Provided by publisher.

"Mail trucks help deliver exciting letters and packages to our homes. Some are small, and some are quite large. Some travel very, very far, all to get the job done. In this . . . book, readers will learn about these vehicles' special features and imagine themselves in the driver's seat of a mail truck"--Provided by publisher.