Bones in the White House
Ransom, Candice F., 1952-2020
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A little-known, fascinating story about Thomas Jefferson and his obsessive quest to find America's first complete mastodon skeleton. Thomas Jefferson: Third president of the United States. Author of the Declaration of Independence. Obsessive prehistoric mammal hunter? It's true! In this little-known slice of American history, see Thomas Jefferson as never before! In the late 1700's, America was a new nation, with a vast west that held age-old secrets: Bones! Massive tusks and enormous animal skeletons were being discovered and Thomas Jefferson - politician and scientist - was captivated. What were these giant beasts? Did they still roam on American soil? Jefferson needed to find out.
Main title:
Bones in the White House / by Candice Ransom ; illustrated by Jamey Christoph.
Author:
Ransom, Candice F., 1952-, authorChristoph, Jamey, 1980-, illustrator
Imprint:
New York : Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 2020.
Collation:
40 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 29 cm
Audience:
Interest age level: Ages 5-9.Juvenile.
ISBN:
9780525646075 (hbk)
Dewey class:
569.67
LC class:
QE882.P8
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2678114