Let's Visit the Post Office

Children's Literature - Children's Literature

For any kid who has wondered how a letter gets from the sender to the receiver, this simple introduction to the functions of the U.S. postal service will do the trick. A brief history of the postal service includes mention of the famous but short lived pony express and then takes kids through a modern computerized postal distribution center. Fun Facts, which are scattered throughout the text, highlighting important people and interesting facts, for example Benjamin Franklin was named the first Postmaster General by the continental Congress, and letters in 1863 cost 3 cents as compared to 33 cents today. Full color drawing and photographs depict what is described. Backmatter includes a glossary, web site reference and index. Part of the "Our Community" series. 2000, Rosen, Ages 5 to 8, $17.26. Reviewer: Marilyn Courtot