Dick Park is the son of a Pony Express rider, Katy Kelly is the daughter of a way station master, and Little Bear is an Indian boy who lives nearby. How three friends keep the mail moving is just part of this fast-moving tale about the great experiment in transcontinental communication.
 
Riding the Pony Express is a complete and exciting story, filled with several unexpected twists that provide historical information in an age-appropriate way. When Dick fills in for his father, a Pony Express rider, an unforgettable adventure ensues for him and his friends.
 
Childhood of Famous Americans is one of the most popular series ever published for young Americans. The classics comprising this series have been praised by parents, teachers, and librarians. These lively and inspiring biographies are easily read by children of eight years old and up. In the end, today’s youngster is swept right into history. Riding the Pony Express was written by Clyde Robert Bulla, who is the author of over fifty books for children. He has been writing since 1946 when he published his first book, The Donkey Cart. He was also recipient of the Southern California Council on Children’s Literature award for distinguished contribution to the field.