For Young Readers

American Slave, American Hero: York of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
by Laurence Pringle
This recently published book is beautifully illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying Hwa Hu, ages 9 and up.

How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis & Clark
by Rosalyn Schanzer
Written and illustrated by the author, the award winning book is a lively and interesting account of the expedition, illustrated in a charming cartoon like style, for ages 9 and up.

Lewis and Clark
by Andrew Santella
Another well written book for ages 8-11 in the Watts Library Books About Exploration series.

Lewis and Clark for Kids: Their Journey of Discovery, With 21 Activities
by Janis Herbert
This popular book teaches history through educational and entertaining activities, for ages 9 and up.

Sacagawea
by Stacy DeKeyser
Nicely written and illustrated, for ages 8-11; part of the Watts Library Books About Exploration series.

Sacagawea's Son: The Life of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau
by Marion Tinling
The story of Pompey, and his adventurous life after traveling with Lewis and Clark. Well illustrated with photos and drawings from the time period, it is sure to interest any young reader who likes non-fiction. Ages 10 and up.

The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe
by Roland Smith
Written by the Captain’s dog, Seaman, this engaging book is a good read for kids ages 9 and up.

York's Adventures with Lewis and Clark: An African-American's Part in the Great Expedition
by Rhoda Blumberg
Award-winning book with an unsentimental approach, ages 9 and up.