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Meet a man who was a medical doctor, a geologist, and a surveyor who also knew botany, zoology, and chemistry. Douglass Houghton was all of these, even though he stood barely five feet, four inches tall. Follow his trail as Michigan's first state geologist, as he explores the unknown wilderness of both peninsulas, in the 1830s and 1840s to discover the potential resources of a brand new state. ""Deborah K. Frontiera immerses us into the life and times of Douglass Houghton, one of Michigan's premier statesmen. This is a valuable resource for upper elementary/middle school/high school Michigan History courses or for your informative reading and enjoyment."" -- Deborah Olson, Library Director, Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools Public Library ""Douglass Houghton is the kind of book I loved as a young boy when I devoured biographies of men like Daniel Boone. I'm excited that one of Upper Michigan's heroes will now be introduced to young readers in this biography full of real-life excitement and adventure."" -- Tyler R. Tichelaar, PhD and award-winning author of The Mysteries of Marquette ""Deborah K Frontiera paints the life of Douglass Houghton in an engaging and masterful way, filling the pages with glimpses into what life would have looked like for one of Michigan's greatest pioneers. Douglass Houghton: Michigan's Pioneer Geologist, Doctor, and Teacher is a must-read for anyone curious about Houghton's legacy. ""The book brings Michigan History to life for young readers, offering many entry points to tie classroom lessons into the story-natural history, physical science, geography, Michigan statehood, and much more!"" -- Lloyd Wescoat, owner of Grandpa's Barn Bookstore, Copper Harbor, Michigan

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""Deborah K. Frontiera immerses us into the life and times of Douglass Houghton, one of Michigan's premier statesmen. Follow Houghton, a brilliant mind with an explorer's curious spirit, as he maps and discovers the resources and topography of the Michigan territory. You'll appreciate Houghton's adventures and contributions to the growth and development of the state. Notes expand understanding, and activities and discussion questions enhance the reading. This is a valuable resource for upper elementary/middle school/high school Michigan History courses or for your informative reading and enjoyment. -- Deborah Olson, Library Director, Lake Linden--Hubbell Schools Public Library ""Douglass Houghton is the kind of book I loved as a young boy when I devoured biographies of Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, and Daniel Boone. I'm so excited that one of Upper Michigan's heroes will now be introduced to young readers in this biographical story by Deborah K. Frontiera that is full of real-life excitement and adventure. Watch how the boy Douglass Houghton grew up to become a great explorer and scientist in these pages and why he is still important today, two hundred years later."" -- Tyler R. Tichelaar, PhD and award-winning author of The Mysteries of Marquette ""Deborah K Frontiera paints the life of Douglass Houghton in an engaging and masterful way, filling the pages with glimpses into what life would have looked like for one of Michigan's greatest pioneers. Douglass Houghton Michigan's Pioneer Geologist, Doctor, and Teacher is a must-read for anyone curious about Houghton's legacy."" -- Nikki Mitchell, author of The Magic Shoebox Adventures ""Frontiera's Douglass Houghton brings Michigan History to life for young readers, offering many entry points to tie classroom lessons into the story-natural history, physical science, geography, Michigan statehood, and much more!"" -- Lloyd Wescoat, owner of Grandpa's Barn Bookstore, Copper Harbor, Michigan ""Douglass Houghton was to change the world, and Deborah K Frontiera makes that clear in this exciting and beautiful biography full of real illustrations and photos, along with a bonus feature of 'Around the Same Time in History.' With much research, brilliant writing, and pride for her homeland, Deborah shares the life and work of the great Douglass Houghton to be enjoyed by readers of all ages."" -- Amy Michiela, Calumet/Laurium/Keweenaw Public Schools, language arts teacher.

Author Information

Deborah K. Frontiera grew up in Lake Linden, Michigan. She taught in Houston public schools from 1985 until 2008 and then worked part time for Houston's Writers In The Schools program (WITS) for six more years. In 2019, she and her husband moved back to the Copper Country, but they do head south for part of the winter each year. She has written for children and adults, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Three of her books have won awards. She is also the editor for the annual U.P. Reader, pro-duced by the Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA). Learn more about her on her website www.authorsden.com/deborahkfrontiera Joanna Walitalo, the illustrator, loves the outdoors. As a child she would spend many hours exploring the acres she grew up on, where her parents ran (and still run) a wildlife rehabilitation and research center, caring for hawks, owls, eagles, falcons, and other rare and endangered species. They instilled in her a love for all things wild, and a respect for the interconnectedness shared with all life. Now, she has a PhD, her own house in the rural Upper Peninsula of Michigan, gardens, a handful of pets, and a son who is also an artist. Her son has a rare genetic skin condition, Epidermolysis Bullosa, where he is missing the protein that holds his skin on, so much of her time is spent caring for him. But between school, doctors' appointments, work, and chores, they do artwork together daily. Being artists is their safe space, a place to be creative, expressive, experimental, and it gives them the ability to share the beauty and passion for nature with the world. Joanna and her son hope you enjoy the book!

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