{"product_id":"9781455618231","title":"Army Camels: Texas Ships of the Desert","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF THE SCBWI CRYSTAL KITE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINNER OF THE WRITER'S LEAGUE OF TEXAS PICTURE BOOK AWARD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe U.S. Army's oddest recruits: Camels!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pelican Publishing Company, Incorporated","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47045080482032,"sku":"9781455618231","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781455618231_p0.jpg?v=1763859758","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781455618231","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}