The Bravest Dog Ever: The True Story of Balto (Step-Into-Reading)

Illus. in full color. "A compelling account, told in easy-to-read format, of a sled dog who led his team over 53 miles of Alaska wilderness to deliver medicine during an outbreak of diphtheria in 1925. Cook's softly colored illustrations enhance the drama of a proud and heroic story that young readers are sure to enjoy."-- "School Library Journal.