by Anne on August 18, 2009
Meriwether Lewis, explorer
Aug. 18, 1774-Oct. 11, 1809
A Picture Book Biography of Lewis and Clark by David A. Adler, illustrated by Ronald Himler (Holiday House, 2003)
The spirit of adventure is captured in this book about Lewis and Clark’s most celebrated journey-the expedition of the West.
Visit Discovering Lewis & Clark, an online “hyperhistory in progress” and retrace the steps of these explorers and more
See also: Aug. 1, William Clark.
by Anne on August 18, 2009
Roberto Clemente, athlete
Aug. 18, 1934-Dec. 31, 1972
Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Raul Colon (Atheneum/Anne Schwartz Books, 2005)
Inspirational. From Clemente’s childhood of poverty to World Series triumph, and then tragic death, Clemente lives on as a role model on and off the field.
Continue reading about Clemente at at the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Serviceor find out more about him at the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
