An illustrated account of the amazing two-year journey of Lewis and
Clark across the American West.
In the early 1800s, William Clark and Meriwether Lewis set out, at the
request of President Thomas Jefferson, to explore the Louisiana
Territory. For two years, four months, and nine days the men and their
crew traveled the rivers, plains, and forests of the west, discovering
unknown plants and animals and making contact with many native tribes.
This simple introduction to their epic journey is perfect for young
readers, featuring large-format illustrations, a timeline of important
events, and an afterword that describes the lives of the explorers after
their return home.