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Bud: My Adventure Across America is a historical fiction book for readers ages 8-12. The story is based on the real event of the first automobile crossing of America in 1903. Bud, An English Bulldog, suddenly finds himself on a historic journey across America. He had never seen a car before, but when one comes splashing down the muddy street of his Idaho town he finds his life is changed forever. The driver is trying to be the first to drive a car across America and Bud joins the adventure. The poor condition of the few roads in the American west made travel difficult. As Bud shares the challenges and adventures of their journey, he's left wondering why people do the things they do. This new life brings adventure, excitement, fame and new friends as Bud becomes the first dog to cross the country by car.

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"Arthur Brood is an award winning educator from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan where he taught elementary school since 1991. His years of teaching experience have developed talents that extend beyond the classroom walls. In 2015 he was awarded both the Annette and Jim McConnell History Educator Award and the 2015 Michigan Council for the Social Studies Elementary Teacher of the Year. He sometimes refers to himself as ""Author Arthur"" as he has authored the books, The Mud Hole, The Snow Car, and Bud: My Adventure Across America. His children's historical fiction stories have an emphasis on automotive history, a passion he has shared in his writing and teaching. His books have given him opportunities to be a regular presenter with Macomb County ISD through the Author, Specialist, Knowledge (ASK) program as well as to schools across the state. He has developed a unit of study to introduce students to Michigan's automotive history with a series of lessons and hands on activities focusing on the Model T and the early assembly line. He sometimes uses his half scale Model T to do school presentations on this topic as well as having presented at state and national conferences. He has presented his programs to thousands of students in school programs and has taught over 1,000 students in his classroom during his career. Outside his involvement in education, Arthur has been involved in many areas of his church and he also serves as chairman of the Planning and Zoning Committee for Kinross Township. He loves road trips and has taken his family to all 48 of the continental United States with a focus on National Parks. He is also an accomplished hobby photographer with an interest in scenery and classic cars. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Grace College in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree from Northern Michigan University in School Administration. Arthur resides in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. You can visit his website at www.arthurbrood.com/ Amanda L. Karr is an artist from Southwest Michigan focusing on realist and impressionist styles. She began painting in 2009 and primarily uses acrylic and watercolor in her peices. Amanda creates specialty commissioned works for many local art lovers as well as art lovers residing across Michigans surrounding states. To contact Amanda on pricing and availability you can find her on Facebook and Instagram under the name A.L.Karr Studio or Email alkarrstudio@gmail.com"

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