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August 18 Birthday: Meriwether Lewis

by Anne on August 18, 2010

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.

February 12 Birthday: Charles Darwin

by Anne on February 12, 2010

Charles Darwin, naturalist

Feb. 12, 1809-Apr. 19, 1882

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The Tree of Life: Charles Darwin by Peter Sis (Walker, 2003)

Darwin’s life and ideas are detailed through the text and illustrations. Notes and diary entries from Darwin’s work as well as maps and timelines illuminate the text.

Read what orchidologists have to say about Darwin, his work with orchids and its impact on scientific knowledge.naturalist

February 12 Birthday: Abraham Lincoln

by Anne on February 12, 2010

Abraham Lincoln, U.S. President

Feb. 12, 1809-Apr. 15, 1865

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Young Abe Lincoln: The Frontier Days 1809-1837 by Cheryl Harness (National Geographic Children’s Books, 1998)

Lincoln was a man of great determination and compassion. This book about his early years shows the roots of those qualities.

Go to the White House for more details about Lincoln’s life.

January 4 Birthday: Louis Braille

by Anne on January 4, 2010

Louis BrailleLouis Braille, inventor

Jan. 4, 1809-Jan. 6, 1854

Louis Braille by Dennis B. Fradin, illustrated by Rob Sauber (Silver Burdett, 1997)

Louis Braille, a French boy who lost his sight as a young boy, invented a reading system for the blind when he was only 15.

Learn Braille’s alphabet and number system at the American Foundation for the Blind site.

February 12 Birthday: Charles Darwin

by Anne on February 12, 2009

Charles Darwin, naturalist

Feb. 12, 1809-Apr. 19, 1882

thetreeoflife

The Tree of Life: Charles Darwin by Peter Sis (Walker, 2003)

Darwin’s life and ideas are detailed through the text and illustrations. Notes and diary entries from Darwin’s work as well as maps and timelines illuminate the text.

Read what orchidologists have to say about Darwin, his work with orchids and its impact on scientific knowledge.