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"""A man only learns by two things,"" Will Rogers said.""One is reading, and the other is association with smarter people."" Will Rogers loved people, and adventure, from the time he was a young boy.As a man, he traveled to the four corners of the globe--and never met a man he didn't like.Filled with Will Rogers's own timeless quotes, this picture book tells the story of a great maverick who lived the American dream. Governor Frank Keating of Oklahoma and award-winning illustrator Mike Wimmer bring to life a role model--and one of Oklahoma's favorite sons--who was quick on his trusty steed but even quicker with his wits."

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One of the best picture-book biographies of the year. Houston Chronicle [Captures] the beauty of Rogers s native state as well as his lively spirit. Publishers Weekly One of the best picture-book biographies of the year. -- Houston Chronicle [Captures] the beauty of Rogers's native state as well as his lively spirit. -- Publishers Weekly

One of the best picture-book biographies of the year. -- Houston Chronicle [Captures] the beauty of Rogers's native state as well as his lively spirit. -- Publishers Weekly<p>

One of the best picture-book biographies of the year. -- Houston Chronicle [Captures] the beauty of Rogers's native state as well as his lively spirit. -- Publishers Weekly <p>

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"FRANK KEATING has written essays for various publications, including the ""Washington Post."" ""Will Rogers ""is his first picture book. He once served as the governor of Oklahoma. He lives in Virginia. MIKE WIMMER has illustrated many fine books for children, including ""Home Run ""by Robert Burleigh, which was called a grand slam in a starred review from ""Publishers Weekly."" He lives in Oklahoma.www.mikewimmer.com"""

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