The Great Explorer of Mammoth Cave
The Great Explorer of Mammoth Cave:
A Graphic Novel Biography of Stephen Bishop
Paperback – January 1, 2024
by Shawn Pryor (Author),
Alessandro Valdrighi (Illustrator)
Mammoth Cave, a National Park in Brownsville, Kentucky, is the world’s largest cavern with more than 400 miles of cavern space. The first to explore the cave was an enslaved Black man, Stephen Bishop. With bravery and a curious mind, Bishop became a popular tour guide and mapped out the extensive caverns, all while remaining enslaved. Learn about this respected explorer’s work in this inspiring graphic novel.
Publisher: Picture Window Books (January 1, 2024)
Language: English
Paperback: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 1669061949
ISBN-13: 978-1669061946
Reading Age: 8 - 11 years
Grade Level: 4 - 6
Item Weight: 7 ounces
Dimensions: 7 x 0.25 x 9.25 inches
