Montana from A to Z in quick rhymes and fun facts, with illustrations that capture the wide open spaces. “G belongs to Glacier, the most stunning park of all. Where wolves and bighorns wander, and bear grass blooms so tall.” (Picture book)

A hunter marries a beautiful young woman and has a son, but soon she must return to her people, the Buffalo Nation. A spirited story with fabulous illustrations, and glowing reminder of the Native Americans and buffalo that once roamed the lands of Montana. (Picture book)

Inspiring story of Walking Coyote who worked to save the buffalo from extinction in Montana. It all started with one little orphaned buffalo calf. Beautifully illustrated, like roaming the hills with these majestic creatures. (Picture book)

A contemporary story of Joseph Medicine Crow. Trained as a warrior by his grandfather, Joseph heard all the stories of Little Bighorn growing up, fought in World War II, and returned to his home in Montana, a chief of the Crow people. (Chapter book)

Events leading up to the Battle of Little Bighorn, details of the battle, eyewitness accounts of Indians (including 13 year old Black Elk), soldiers and scouts who made history that day. Super historical illustrations with paintings, documents, maps, photos. (Illustrated chapter book)

Excellent overview of the Corps of Discovery expedition across the United States. The expedition followed the Missouri River across Montana, encountering grizzly bears, the Great Falls and a "land of visionary enchantment." Action-filled illustrations, in Lewis and Clark’s own words. (Picture book)

Illustrated history and timeline of the Lewis and Clark expedition, plus 21 activities – stitch a pair of moccasins, make a buffalo mask, drum or dance rattle, recipe for dried fruit, set up a tipi, hoop and pole game, learn sign language and trail signs, and more. Good for older kids. (Chapter book, illustrations)

Go with Montana paleontologist Jack Horner on a dinosaur dig – find out how fossils are formed, how paleontologists find dinosaur skeletons, dinosaurs that roamed Montana, and recent discoveries. (Illustrated chapter book)

Also, picture book of dinosaurs that lived in the Montana Badlands: Torosaurus

Kids can read for themselves about the discovery of the first Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton in the Montana Badlands. Paleontologist Barnum Brown followed a map to the Hell Creek Formation, and started to dig … (Easy reader)

Assemble your own Tyrannosaurus and join Barnum Brown's fossil hunting expedition in Montana. Learn about rocks, excavating fossils, and just how big is one leg bone of a Tryannosaurus. The 26 inch Tyrannosaurus model is really great! (Activity book)

Gorgeously illustrated alphabet of Montana, and fun facts about the people, places and wildlife. Both the author and illustrator live in Montana with their families, and the book is full of hidden treasures, perfect to read before your trip. (Picture book