Channing O'Banning and the Turquoise Trail (The Channing O'Banning Series)

From dinosaurs to Native Americans, fourth grade artist extraordinaire Channing O'Banning learns more than she ever imagined on a high-flying journey to the American West. Channing, who keeps a pencil in her ponytail, is back in action when she discovers that a dinosaur is hiding under the school playground. Or is it? Just when the feisty artist is sure she’s cracked the big mystery, Channing is proven wrong . . . and as a result she wants to hide under a rock forever. Luckily, the Wild West has plenty of rocks to hide under! Channing's latest adventure as she draws her way through another exciting escapade will delight young readers as well as teachers who seek engaging material for the classroom, from essential topics like social studies and science to the encouragement of self-expression through art.