PEW! The Stinky and Legen-dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham
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Pew! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift From Colonel Thomas S. Meacham
by Cathy Stefanec Ogren; illustrated by Lesley Breen
In 1835, Colonel Thomas S. Meacham wanted to give the president of the United States a present that celebrated the achievements of his upstate New York farming community. Believing that big is always better, he decided a colossal, legen-dairy gift was in order: a wheel of cheese measuring four feet in diameter, two feet thick, and weighing 1,400 pounds. Transporting the cheese to Washington D.C. was another big undertaking. It traveled by wagon and by ship, before being delivered to the White House on New Year's Day in 1836. But with a big cheese comes a big smell, and after a year the president had a stinky situation on his hands. How can he get rid of this cheesy gift? Readers of all ages will enjoy this slice of American history. Back matter includes science facts on cheese making.
Why I Love This Book
A rollicking way to learn a bit of largely unknown American history! A perfect gift for America's 250th birthday, Pew! was chosen by the Florida Association for Media in Education for the 2026-2027 Orange Blossom List, to be used in Florida classrooms, K-5.
Make Your Own Cheese!
Pair Pew! with your own cheesy activity with Say Cheese! A Kid’s Guide to Cheese Making with Recipes for Mozzarella, Cream Cheese, Feta & Other Favorites