Bud: 1st Dog to Cross the United States: The First Dog to Cross the United States

by Joeming Dunn, Rod Espinosa (Illustrator)

Animals have been an influential part of science, technology, and travel throughout time. The 1st Dog to Cross the United States introduces readers to the historical climate of the 1880s and the first automobiles, background on Bud, a chronology of Bud's trip across the country, and how that trip influenced history. Colorful graphic art, maps, history of the early automobiles, fast facts, and a glossary will bring the historic mission to a younger audience. A great supplement to your history graphic novel collection. Graphic Planet is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing Group. Grades 3-6.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published August 1, 2011

Reviews

[Marti]

My 7 yr old wasn't interested in reading this but I knew he would like it once I started. Sure enough, within about 3 seconds of starting it, he was insisting on reading sound effects, etc. This is a really nice easy-to-read version of the first cross-country car trip and its significance. Kids will love reading about the trip from the dog's perspective. :)