lewis and clark expedition (1804-1806)

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.

Sacagawea is a well-known Native American because of her role as a guide and interpreter during the Lewis and Clark Expedition. But much of her life is unknown. In this volume, readers explore the history of Sacagawea and the Lemhi Shoshone people, learning how she and her tribe were changed by Europeans arriving on their land. Readers also learn about Sacagawea's influence on United States history through achievable language and details, as well as fact boxes. Historical images and a concluding timeline bring Sacagawea from legend to life.

"From her tragic abduction as a young girl to her confident and accomplished seat as navigator and translator for the Corps of Discovery, Sacagawea emerged a heroine in the story of America's westward expansion. Young readers will learn of Sacagawea's tribe and culture, her deeds as part of the Lewis and Clark expedition, and her life in the years that followed. This book explores relations between Native Americans and newcomers to their lands and shows how and why Sacagawea became the symbol of women's independence and importance that she remains today"--Provided by publisher.

"How much do you know about Sacagawea? Find out the facts you need to know about this American Indian who helped guide the Lewis and Clark Expedition. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American"--Provided by publisher.

The letters and thoughts of Thomas Jefferson, members of the Corps of Discovery, their guide Sacagawea, and Captain Lewis's Newfoundland dog, all tell of the historic exploratory expedition to seek a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

Abigail and her third grade friends travel back to the past once again on a mission to convince Sacagawea, a teenage Native American who served as a guide for Lewis and Clark, not to give up on her dream.

Looks at the life of Sacagawea, a member of the Shoshone tribe, and tells how her assistance helped ensure the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition in the early nineteenth century.

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.

Looks at the life of Sacagawea, a member of the Shoshone tribe, and tells how her assistance helped ensure the success of the Lewis and Clark expedition in the early nineteenth century.