Lewis and Clark Reach the West Coast

In mid-May 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out from St. Louis, Missouri, leading a group on an ambitious mission. The group, called the Corps of Discovery, was to explore the unmapped land west of the Mississippi—territory completely unknown to most Americans. Then in mid-November 1805, Lewis and Clark looked out at the waves of the Pacific Ocean, completing their trek across the country. But what challenges did the group face along the way? And what was the enduring legacy of the famous journey? Through the compelling, easy-to-read graphic novel format, young readers can learn why the expedition reaching the west coast is among the greatest moments in history.

Author Biography

Myra Faye Turner is a New Orleans-based poet and author. She has written for grownups, but prefers writing for young readers. She has written two dozen nonfiction books for children and young adults, covering diverse topics like politics, the Apollo moon landing, edible insects, and U.S. history. When she’s not writing, she spends her days reading, napping, and drinking coffee. After sinking a huge chunk of their childhood into games like Starcraft and Age of Empires, Alex initially set their sights on becoming a video game concept artist, but fell in love with children’s book illustration while studying illustration at the University of Lincoln. They have a passion for all things science fiction thanks to their love of video games and many all-night marathons of Doctor Who and Mystery Science Theatre 3000 as a student. Alex finds the real-world history behind these worlds fascinating and has relished bringing the achievements of historical heroes to life in their art. They now live in Brighton amongst a growing collection of modded retro games consoles, and two mischievous cats, Zira and Crowley.