Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time! In this very first installment in the renowned Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, Stanley Lambchop and his family visit one of America’s most famous monuments, Mount Rushmore! Ever since Stanley Lambchop was flattened by a bulletin board, every trip is an adventure! The whole Lambchop family is off to see Mount Rushmore. But when Flat Stanley and his brother, Arthur, team up with a scrappy cowgirl named Calamity Jasper, their vacation turns into the Wild West experience of a lifetime. Pretty soon, they find themselves in a real tight spot―even for a flat boy like Stanley! This unforgettable adventure features fun, fascinating facts about Mount Rushmore! And for parents and teachers, each Flat Stanley book is aligned to the Common Core State Standards, like multicultural adventure, plot and character development story elements, and compare and contrast! Don’t miss any of Flat Stanley’s worldwide adventures! Sibling Rivalry: Stanley gets all the attention for being flat, but his brother Arthur is determined to be the hero on this trip. Can they stop competing long enough to survive? - Problem Solving for Kids: A fun, humorous story that shows how Stanley's unique flatness can be used to become a bridge, a water trough, and even a smoke-signal blanket! - Cowboys and Gold Mines: When the Lambchops meet Calamity Jasper, a real-life cowgirl, they find themselves exploring a dark gold mine and tracking a runaway horse. - A Famous American Landmark: Join the Lambchops on a trip to South Dakota's Mount Rushmore, complete with fun facts about the famous monument. “Flat Stanley is back and better than ever. Pennypacker’s revival of this perennially popular character should engender great enthusiasm and may even create new fans for this old favorite.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Saddle up with Flat Stanley Ever since Stanley was flattened by a bulletin board, every trip is an adventure! The whole Lambchop family is off to see Mount Rushmore. But when Flat Stanley and his brother, Arthur, team up with a scrappy cowgirl named Calamity Jasper, their vacation turns into the Wild West experience of a lifetime. Pretty soon, they find themselves in a real tight spot—even for a flat boy like Stanley! Jeff Brown created the beloved character of Flat Stanley as a bedtime story for his sons. He has written other outrageous books about the Lambchop family, including Flat Stanley , Stanley and the Magic Lamp , Invisible Stanley , Stanley’s Christmas Adventure , Stanley in Space , and Stanley, Flat Again! You can learn more about Jeff Brown and Flat Stanley at flatstanleybooks.com. Macky Pamintuan is an accomplished artist who lives in the Philippines with his wife, Aymone; their baby girl, Alison; and a West Highland white terrier named Winter. Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures #1: The Mount Rushmore Calamity By Jeff Brown HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. Copyright © 2009 Jeff Brown All right reserved. ISBN: 9780061429903 Chapter One Ready, Set . . . "Sleeping bags?" George Lambchop called out to his wife, Harriet. "Check!" answered Mrs. Lambchop. "Wholesome snacks for the boys?" "Check!" replied Mr. Lambchop. The Lambchop family was preparing for their vacation to Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota. They were each very excited about the adventure. Mr. Lambchop was excited because he was going to collect another state park sticker for the rear window of the car. Mrs. Lambchop was excited because she was going to learn more about the history of South Dakota. Their younger son, Arthur, was excited because he was hoping to meet some real, live cowboys. And Stanley, the Lambchops' older son, was excited because he was going somewhere nobody would recognize him. Not long ago, Stanley had awakened to find that his enormous bulletin board had fallen upon him during the night. Since then, the family had gotten used to having a flattened boy in the house. But when he ventured outside, he often caused a commotion: "Look, Marge! There he is . . . the famous flattened kid! Wonder what new adventure he's up to now?" Or, "Say there, Flatty, mind if we take a picture?" The truth is, both Lambchop brothers were getting a bit tired of all the attention Stanley was getting. It would be nice, they agreed, to get away someplace where people didn't make such a fuss. "Well, I think we're ready," said Mr. Lambchop, surveying the mountain of suitcases and camping equipment in the hall. "Not quite, dear," replied Mrs. Lambchop. "Remember, we still have to consult Dr. Dan about Stanley's travel needs. Better safe than sorry." "Well, the boy is still flat," Doctor Dan pronounced, when he was finished with his examination. "Yes, we know that," said Stanley's father. "We were wondering whether such a trip would be suitable for Stanley in his present condition. Mount Rushmore's elevation is 5,725 feet, for one thing. And