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Mr. Peale's Bones
An eleven-year-old boy living in New York State joins the expedition of nineteenth-century artist and scientist Charles Willson Peale to dig for mammoth bones on a nearby farm
60 pages, Library Binding
First published July 1, 1994
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Tracey West
745 books554 followersTracey West is the New York Times bestselling author of Dragon Masters, a series in the Scholastic Branches line. She has written more than 400 books for kids, including the Pixie Tricks series and the Underdogs series with Kyla May.
Some readers also know Tracey for writing books based on animation such as Pokémon and LEGO Ninjago.
She currently lives in the western Catskills of New York with her husband, Bill; their adopted dogs; and a whole mess of chickens.
Some readers also know Tracey for writing books based on animation such as Pokémon and LEGO Ninjago.
She currently lives in the western Catskills of New York with her husband, Bill; their adopted dogs; and a whole mess of chickens.
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March 15, 2013
gr 4-6 51pgs
August 1801 New York State. A very brief glimpse of Charles Wilson Peale's work to uncover the bones of a mastodon. The story is told through the perspective of 11 year old Will. Will has lived with his uncle, aunt, and cousins since his mother died in a fire. His relatives look down on Will for being small and not as strong as his cousins. When his father unexpectedly visits, Will is thrilled to hear his father needs his help. His father, a carpenter, is going to help Mr. Peale with the dig. Will can't wait to prove how useful he can be.
I would recommend this quick read to someone with an interest in dinosaurs.
August 1801 New York State. A very brief glimpse of Charles Wilson Peale's work to uncover the bones of a mastodon. The story is told through the perspective of 11 year old Will. Will has lived with his uncle, aunt, and cousins since his mother died in a fire. His relatives look down on Will for being small and not as strong as his cousins. When his father unexpectedly visits, Will is thrilled to hear his father needs his help. His father, a carpenter, is going to help Mr. Peale with the dig. Will can't wait to prove how useful he can be.
I would recommend this quick read to someone with an interest in dinosaurs.
March 15, 2013
gr 4-6 51pgs
August 1801 New York State. A very brief glimpse of Charles Wilson Peale's work to uncover the bones of a mastodon. The story is told through the perspective of 11 year old Will. Will has lived with his uncle, aunt, and cousins since his mother died in a fire. His relatives look down on Will for being small and not as strong as his cousins. When his father unexpectedly visits, Will is thrilled to hear his father needs his help. His father, a carpenter, is going to help Mr. Peale with the dig. Will can't wait to prove how useful he can be.
I would recommend this quick read to someone with an interest in dinosaurs.
August 1801 New York State. A very brief glimpse of Charles Wilson Peale's work to uncover the bones of a mastodon. The story is told through the perspective of 11 year old Will. Will has lived with his uncle, aunt, and cousins since his mother died in a fire. His relatives look down on Will for being small and not as strong as his cousins. When his father unexpectedly visits, Will is thrilled to hear his father needs his help. His father, a carpenter, is going to help Mr. Peale with the dig. Will can't wait to prove how useful he can be.
I would recommend this quick read to someone with an interest in dinosaurs.
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