Army Camels: Texas Ships Of The Desert

WINNER OF THE SCBWI CRYSTAL KITEWINNER OF THE WRITER's LEAGUE OF TEXAS PICTURE BOOK AWARD. The 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.

• | Author: Doris Fisher, Julie Buckner
• | Publisher: Pelican
• | Publication Date: May 21, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 34 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Juvenile Nonfiction
• | ISBN-10: 1455624381
• | ISBN-13: 9781455624386