The Mystery of the Pheasants by Mark Meierhenry & David Volk.
Illustrations by Susan Turnbull

The Mystery of the Pheasants tells the history of the South Dakota state bird, from its arrival from China, through its successful adaptation to the plains, and onto the traditions of hunting that are so important to state and the surrounding region.

The Mystery of the Pheasants is suitable for a first-to-third grade reading level or for reading aloud to a younger audience.

Hardcover

44 pages

ISBN: 0984504192

About the author: Mark Meierhenry received his law degree from the University of South Dakota. He is a former South Dakota attorney general and currently practices law in Sioux Falls. David Volk holds a bachelor's degree in education from Northern State University. A five-time state treasurer, he served as cabinet secretary for Governor William Janklow.

Image description: the cover illustration features a vibrant pheasant sitting in long grass, hiding behind a branch. Behind the branch there is a person looking at the pheasant and is wearing a green hoodie. The sky is blue with some shades of pink. The title is printed at the top of the cover and on the left side below the title the authors' names are printed.