As recently as 1971, wild mustangs were legally hunted on US public land. This finally changed, thanks to one determined woman and help from a brigade of children across the country. Author’s note. Selected sources. Full-color illustrations.
Title alpha Wild Horse Annie: Friend of the Mustangs
Level Nonfiction Elementary Plus
Pages Count 48
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Velma Johnston (1912–1977). Horses. Wild mustangs. Nevada. Polio. Ranches and ranchers. Animal cruelty. Local and federal government. Activism. Children. “Pencil brigade.” US Congress. Laws. Public land.
SRC Level 5.600000
SRC Points 3.000000
Lexile NC930L
Trim Size 9 3/4" x 11 3/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2019-02-18
JLG Release Date Apr 2019
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Nonfiction Elementary Plus (Grades 3-5)
Nonfiction Elementary Plus
Nonfiction Elementary Plus (Grades 3-5)
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