Founded by Benjamin Franklin, USPS was the information network that bound far-flung Americans together, fostered a common culture, and helped American business to prosper. A first class stamp remains one of the greatest bargains of all time, and yet, the USPS is slowly vanishing. Critics say it is slow and archaic. Mail volume is down. The workforce is shrinking. Post offices are closing. This is a multifaceted history, full of remarkable characters,...

""In America, one of the first things done in a new State is to have the mail come." -Alexis de Toqueville, 1835 Who's Got Mail? is an intriguing and fact-filled look at how the mail has been delivered in the U.S. since the Constitution was signed. In theUnited States, the spread of the postal service went hand in hand with the spread of democracy and transportation. As settlement spread west, communication became even more important to let distant...

"The post office is an important place in our communities. Kids will learn about why post offices are needed, who works there, and what kinds of things happen there. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Publisher's website.

"How do you mail a letter? Where does your letter go once it's mailed? Find out at your local post office! Colorful photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words help early readers explore what they can find at a post office, while they build confidence in their reading skills This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension"--

"Mail trucks help deliver exciting letters and packages to our homes. Some are small, and some are quite large. Some travel very, very far, all to get the job done. In this bright, delightful book, readers will learn about these vehicles' special features and imagine themselves in the driver's seat of a mail truck. Colorful images of different kinds of mail trucks accompany the simple, yet informative low-ATOS text and help readers decode unfamiliar...

Do you like to go to the post office? Now you can build and run your own! Learn how to get inspired, problem-solve, and work with others as you create your post office.