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Army Camels : Texas Ships of the Desert

Fisher, DorisBuckner, Julie(Illustrated by)
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WINNER OF THE SCBWI CRYSTAL KITEWINNER OF THE WRITER'S LEAGUE OF TEXAS PICTURE BOOK AWARDThe U.S.

Army's oddest recruits: Camels!In this strange but true historical tale, 34 camels were imported to Texas to work as pack animals for the army in 1856.

Many people had never seen such strange animals; they didn't believe that these smelly beasts could possibly be useful.

Despite many Texans' initial doubts, the camels thrived in the state's desert and transported important military messages and supplies.

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Product Details
Pelican Publishing Co
1455618233 / 9781455618231
Hardback
29/08/2013
United States
32 pages, 31 colour illus.
215 x 279 mm
Children / Juvenile Learn More