Railway Jack: The True Story of an Amazing Baboon
| AUTHOR | Samaniego, Csar; Johnston, Kt; Samaniego, Cesar |
| PUBLISHER | Capstone Editions (02/01/2020) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot. But when the railway authorities and the public discovered a monkey on the job, Jack and Jim had to work together to convince everyone that they made a great team. This inspiring true story celebrates the history of service animals and a devoted friendship.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781684460885
ISBN-10:
1684460883
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Picture Book)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
40
Carton Quantity:
20
Product Dimensions:
9.30 x 0.40 x 11.00 inches
Weight:
1.10 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Dust Cover,
Price on Product,
Maps,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Juvenile Nonfiction | Disability
Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation - Railroads & Trains
Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals - Apes, Monkeys, etc.
Grade Level:
3rd Grade
- 7th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
0
Point Value:
0
Guided Reading Level:
Not Applicable
Dewey Decimal:
599.865
Library of Congress Control Number:
2019047419
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Jim was a South African railway inspector in the late 1800s who lost his legs in an accident while at work. Unable to perform all his tasks with his disability but desperate to keep his job, Jim discovered a brilliant solution, a baboon named Jack. Jim trained Jack to help him both at home and at the depot. But when the railway authorities and the public discovered a monkey on the job, Jack and Jim had to work together to convince everyone that they made a great team. This inspiring true story celebrates the history of service animals and a devoted friendship.
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