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Exploring Lewis and Clark

reflections on men and wilderness
2003
A series of essays in which the author reflects on the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the journals they wrote about their experiences, and raises questions about the motivations of the explorers, their relationships to the people and animals they encountered, and the roles of Clark's slave York, and the Native American guide known to history as Sacajawea.

How we crossed the West

the adventures of Lewis & Clark
2012
Uses quotes from the travelers' own journals to tell the story of the 1804 expedition undertaken by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to search for a river route to the Pacific Ocean, and features illustrations based upon descriptions from the journals, as well as drawings and paintings of the time.

Lewis and Clark

famed explorers of the American frontier
2017
"When Thomas Jefferson negotiated the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, he needed a team to survey that vast, unknown expanse of land. He chose Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Together, they led the Corps of Discovery, a team of ... explorers across a wild, dangerous country. Readers will understand the impact Lewis and Clark's expedition had on American history ... [and] follow their journey across roaring rivers, vast plains, and untrod paths ... [Also describes] the Native Americans they met, the fierce wildlife that threatened their lives, and the hunger, sickness, and injury that dogged them from start to finish"--Provided by publisher.

Exploring with the Lewis and Clark expedition

a this or that debate
"In 1804, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their team set out on an exciting yet challenging expedition into the American West. They faced many difficult choices along the way. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather discover new animals or new plants, both of which could cause you harm? Would you rather be caught in a flash flood or a blinding snowstorm? Would you rather risk crossing rugged mountain terrain or going down rapids in a canoe? It's your turn to pick this or that!"--.

Louisiana Purchase

2021
Readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the Louisiana Purchase.

Sacagawea, Meriwether Lewis, and William Clark

2019
A biography that presents the story of the lives of Sacagawea, and the explorers Lewis and Clark. Including how together they traveled eight thousand miles to the Pacific Ocean and back.

You wouldn't want to explore with Lewis and Clark!

an epic journey you'd rather not make
Describes the hardships experienced on the Lewis and Clark expedition, including the uncertainty, dangers, and rugged living conditions.
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The Lewis and Clark Expedition

Explores details of the travels of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in their exploration of the American West, covering topics such as their encounters with Native American tribes, documentation of a wide variety of plants and animals, and arrival at the Pacific Ocean, with illustrations, a timeline, and statistics.
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Lewis & Clark

A fictionalized account, in graphic novel format, of the adventures of explorers Lewis and Clark during their journey from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean.

Lewis & Clark

blazing a trail west
Describes the journey taken by William Clark and Meriwether Lewis after leaving Illinois in 1804 to explore the unknown western region of North America where they discovered animals, and landforms, and interacted with several Native American tribes.

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