From the category archives:
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.
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 the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service.
Soar, Elinor by Tami Lewis Brown, illustrated by Francois Roca. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010.
Pioneering aviator, Elinor Smith, took her first airplane ride at the age of six. By ten she was taking lessons and at fifteen flew her first solo. A daredevil and a record-breaker, Elinor Smith soared.
The Woman Pilot Magazine features an article with photographs about the amazing Smith.
Play Ball! by Jorge Posada with Robert Burleigh, illustrated by Raul Colon (Simon& Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, 2006)
Dreams can come true. New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada’s perseverance and hard work are captured in this story based on his childhood in Puerto Rico. Way cool–this book is also available in Spanish.
To learn more about Jorge Posada’s stats, visit Baseball-Reference.
A Picture Book of Davy Crockett by David A. Adler, illustrated by John Wallner (Holiday House, 1996)
Remember the Alamo. The life and times of Davy Crockett, real-hero and folk hero, are brought to life in this picture book biography of an American icon.
Visit The Alamo today.
