Description: Showcases the life of trailblazing mail carrier Stagecoach Mary, or Mary Fields. This book follows Mary through her early years, her role as a mail carrier, and her many exploits across the Wild West. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension, and a Life on the Frontier sidebar helps contextualize the time period for readers. Additional features include a table of contents, sidebars, critical thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.
Brief description: Sierra Wilson is the author of several books for young readers. Sierra holds an MFA in creative writing and formerly worked as an English teacher. She is an Aquarius herself and loves studying the stars. Sierra grew up learning astronomy with her father and now passes on a love of constellations to her own children. She currently lives in Alberta, Canada, with her family.