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A brief biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshoni woman who accompanied explorers Lewis and Clark on their expedition in the early 1800s.

Presents a biography of Shoshoni Indian Sacagawea, known for guiding the Lewis and Clark expedition across the western half of the United States from 1804 to 1806.

Profiles the life of Sacagawea, including her early life, her travels with Lewis and Clark, and the mystery of her later life.

"Explore one of the most recognized figures in American history with this biography of Sacagawea. Kids will learn about her crucial role in the Lewis and Clark expedition and her influential legacy. The level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers"--From the publisher's web site.

"Sacajawea was only sixteen when she made one of the most remarkable journeys in American history. She traveled over four thousand miles by foot, canoe, and horse-all while carrying a baby on her back! Without her, the Lewis and Clark expedition might have failed"--Amazon.com.

Dramatizes the Lewis and Clark expedition, telling the story from four perspectives: those of the two famous explorers; their young Shoshone interpreter, Sacagawea; and her husband, fur trader Toussaint Charbonneau.

Explores the story of the extraordinary woman who helped Lewis and Clark explore the American West.

Sacagawea was a Shoshone Native American woman who joined Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery. Readers will learn about her contributions to the Corps, including assisting in language interpretation and how, as a Native American among a group of white travelers, she showed that the Corps had peaceful intentions.

Reprints Grace Hebard's 1933 biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshone Native American who served as a guide on the Lewis and Clark expedition, which describes her personal traits, her contributions to the expedition, and the careers of her sons.

A look at the life of Native American guide Sacagawea, focusing especially on her role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.