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American Slave, American Hero: York of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
Contributor(s): Pringle, Laurence (Author), Van Wright, Cornelius (Illustrator), Hu, Ying-Hwa (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1590782828     ISBN-13: 9781590782828
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
OUR PRICE:   $16.96  
Product Type: Hardcover
Published: November 2006
* Not available - Not in print at this time *
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2005037352
Lexile Measure: 990
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 10.24" W x 10.3" (1.23 lbs) 40 pages
Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1800-1850
- Chronological Period - 18th Century
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 114293
Reading Level: 6.2   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 1.0
 
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Publisher Description:
The little-known life of York, the African American man enslaved by William Clark, and his contributions to the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition are examined in this carefully crafted Society of School Librarians International Honor Book. Award-winning author Laurence Pringle gives an accurate account of York's life--before, during, and after the expedition. Using quotations from the expedition's journals, he tells how York's skills, strength, and intelligence helped in the day-to-day challenges of the journey. Artists Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu consulted with a Lewis and Clark expert to create thoroughly researched and stunning watercolor paintings of York's life.