The buffalo, an American icon once nearly extinct, has made a comeback. This stirring picture book tells the dramatic story, following bison from the Plains Indians to the cowboys, Teddy Roosevelt to the Dust Bowl, and from the brink of extinction to the majestic herds that now roam our national parks. Paired with gorgeous paintings by landscape artist Wendell Minor, Jean Craighead George's engaging text will inspire a new generation to understand and protect nature's delicate balance.

About the Author
Jean Craighead George was the preeminent nature writer for children. She is the author of My Side of the Mountain and Julie of the Wolves, and her work spanned 50 years. She died in May 2012 at age 93.

After completing his studies at the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida, Wendell Minor began creating original designs for book publishers in New York City. He has created jacket illustrations for more than 2000 books, and has illustrated dozens of books for children, including America The Beautiful and Yankee Doodle America. He lives in Connecticut.

Awards
Short-listed for Keystone to Reading Book Award (Intermediate) 2012 and Sequoyah Book Awards (Children's) 2013 and Buckaroo Book Award 2014.



Book Information
ISBN 9780525422150
Author Jean Craighead George
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Dutton Books for Young Readers
Publisher Dutton Books for Young Readers
Weight(grams) 420g
Dimensions(mm) 236mm * 289mm * 10mm