We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. Meet the series’ first Native American hero： Sacagawea， the Shoshone woman who accompanied Lewis and Clark’s expedition through the Louisiana Purchase. Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure， told in a simple， conversation， vivacious way， and always focusing on a character trait that makes the person a role model for kids. The heroes are depicted as children throughout， telling their life stories in first-person present tense， which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement， a quote， photos， a timeline， and a source list. Here， readers will learn the story of Sacagawea and her journey as a translator with Lewis and Clark’s expedition to the Pacific Ocean.