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The story of Stephen Bishop, a slave and early explorer and guide at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Henson, Heather (Author)
Other Authors:	Collier, Bryan (Illustrator)
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, [2016]
Subjects:	Bishop, Stephen, > 1821?-1857 > Juvenile nonfiction. Mammoth Cave (Ky.) > Juvenile nonfiction. Caves > Juvenile fiction. Caving > Juvenile fiction. Spelunkers > Juvenile fiction. Slavery > Juvenile fiction. Kentucky > History > 1792-1865 > Juvenile fiction. Biographies > Juvenile.
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Summary:	The story of Stephen Bishop, a slave and early explorer and guide at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. This biography picture-book shares the life story of Stephen Bishop, an explorer and slave who mapped the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky, discovered new species of fish inside the cave, and gave regular tours through the cave.
Item Description:	"A Caitlyn Dlouhy Book." Includes a biographical essay in back of book.
Physical Description:	1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Awards:	A Junior Library Guild selection (JLG)
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (page [31]).
ISBN:	9781481420952 148142095X
Author Notes:	Heather Henson is the author of several critically acclaimed picture books and novels, including the bestselling, Christopher Award-winning That Book Woman; Wrecked , Dream of Night , The Whole Sky , and Sunnyside Winter. She lives on a farm in Kentucky with her husband and three children, and is the managing director of the Pioneer Playhouse. Bryan Collier is a beloved illustrator known for his unique style combining watercolor and detailed collage. He is a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient for Trombone Shorty , Dave the Potter , Martin's Big Words , and Rosa . His books have won many other awards as well, including six Coretta Scott King Illustrator Awards. His recent books include By and By , Thurgood , The Five O'Clock Band , and Between the Lines . He lives in New York with his family.