Lewis and Clark

A Prairie Dog for the President

Illustrated by John Manders
Paperback
$5.99 US
On sale May 27, 2003 | 48 Pages | 9780375811203

In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sends Lewis and Clark out west to explore. He tells them to make maps. He tells them to draw pictures and collect plants. Most importantly, he tells them to send presents! What kind of present is good enough for a president? Beginning readers will truly enjoy reading about this fun and little-known slice of American history.
Shirley Raye Redmond is an author of numerous books for children, including the Step into Readings Tentacles! Tales of the Giant SquidLewis and Clark: A Prairie Dog for the President, and Fairies! A True Story. She and her husband, former Congressman Bill Redmond, have two grown children. View titles by Shirley Raye Redmond
John Manders has illustrated many picture books including Cowboy Christmas, The Soldiers' Night Before Christmas, and The Navy's Night Before Christmas for Golden Books. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. View titles by John Manders

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In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sends Lewis and Clark out west to explore. He tells them to make maps. He tells them to draw pictures and collect plants. Most importantly, he tells them to send presents! What kind of present is good enough for a president? Beginning readers will truly enjoy reading about this fun and little-known slice of American history.

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Shirley Raye Redmond is an author of numerous books for children, including the Step into Readings Tentacles! Tales of the Giant SquidLewis and Clark: A Prairie Dog for the President, and Fairies! A True Story. She and her husband, former Congressman Bill Redmond, have two grown children. View titles by Shirley Raye Redmond
John Manders has illustrated many picture books including Cowboy Christmas, The Soldiers' Night Before Christmas, and The Navy's Night Before Christmas for Golden Books. He lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. View titles by John Manders

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