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It is one of the worst storms ever - the snow has not stopped for days and it is 30 degrees below zero. But somehow Balto must get through. He is the lead dog of his sled team. And he is carrying medicine to sick children miles away in Nome, Alaska. He is their only hope. Can Balto find his way through the terrible storm? Find out in this exciting true story!
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Release date
September 24, 2014 -
Formats
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Kindle Book
- ISBN: 9780307978868
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780307978868
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780307978868
- File size: 11633 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 2.5
- Lexile® Measure: 510
- Interest Level: K-3(LG)
- Text Difficulty: 1-2
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Reviews
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February 1, 1989
Gr 1-3- -A compelling account, told in easy-to-read format, of Balto, a sled dog who led his team through snow and ice over 53 miles of northern Alaska wilderness to deliver some medicine. The story is based on an actual event that occurred in 1925 during an outbreak of diptheria, when the closest medicine was 800 miles away in Anchorage. When the train bearing the important cargo became buried in the snow still 700 miles from its destination, a dog sled relay was used. Cook's softly colored illustrations are expressive and enhance the drama of the story-a proud and heroic story that young readers are sure to enjoy. -Sharron McElmeel, Cedar Rapids Community Schools, IA
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