Lewis and Clark Explorers of the American West

by Kroll, Steven; Williams, Richard

• ISBN13: 9780823412730
• ISBN10: 0823412733
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1994-01-01
• Publisher: Holiday House

Summary

An illustrated account of the amazing two-year journey of Lewis and Clark across the American West.

In the early 1800s, William Clark and Meriwether Lewis set out, at the request of President Thomas Jefferson, to explore the Louisiana Territory.  For two years, four months, and nine days the men and their crew traveled the rivers, plains, and forests of the west, discovering unknown plants and animals and making contact with many native tribes.

This simple introduction to their epic journey is perfect for young readers, featuring large-format illustrations, a timeline of important events, and an afterword that describes the lives of the explorers after their return home.

Author Biography

Steven Kroll wrote his first story at the age of thirteen. He is now the author of many children's picture books, including Patches Lost and Found, Oh, Tucker!, The Biggest Pumpkin Ever, and Space Cats. He is also the author of John Quincy Adams: Letters from a Southern Planter's Son from Winslow Press's Dear Mr. President series. He and his wife, Kathleen Beckett, divide their time between New York City and Bucks County, Pennsylvania where he has written many of his books.

Richard Williams is a contributor for Holiday House Publishing, Inc. as illustrator titles including: "Lewis and Clark: Explorers of the American West."