Pedro's Pan. Matthew Lasley

Many western states (Alaska, Colorado, Nevada, Montana, California, etc.) have ties to the Gold Rush and gold panning at tourist attractions and theme parks. Hooks include: humor; history and science educational value; unique in that other books on the subject are old-fashioned and unimaginative/dull. Appeals to gift stores, libraries, and Indie bookstores in gold mining states. Enthusiastic debut author (ALA award potential) is well-connected educator with family history in gold mining. Catchy read-aloud with award potential for Wanda Gag and Children’s Book Council STEM and National Science Teachers Association award contender.