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.
by Anne on February 12, 2010
Charles Darwin, naturalist
Feb. 12, 1809-Apr. 19, 1882

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
by Anne on February 12, 2010
Abraham Lincoln, U.S. President
Feb. 12, 1809-Apr. 15, 1865

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.
by Anne on January 4, 2010
Louis 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.
by Anne on February 12, 2009
Charles Darwin, naturalist
Feb. 12, 1809-Apr. 19, 1882

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.