Sacajawea, Meriweather Lewis, William Clark, The Lewis and Clark Expidition, and the Louisiana Purchase
Dates covered: Sacajawea (1788-1812), Meriweather Lewis 1774-1809), William Clark (1770-1831), Lewis and Clark Expidition (1804-1806), and the Lousiana Purchase (1803)
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Books:
A Graphic History of the American West: The Explorations of Lewis and Clark Graphic Novel. Lewis and Clark are two of the most famous names in the history of the American West. Their adventures exploring early America’s uncharted lands are retold in exhilarating graphic novel form in this book. Readers discover amazing facts about the lands Lewis and Clark traveled through and the people they met along the way, including their famous guide, Sacagawea. Younger to Middle students.
Animals on the Trail with Lewis and Clark In 1804 Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were sent by President Thomas Jefferson to explore the largely uncharted western territory of North America, and thus became critical figures in America’s expansion and major contributors to its scientific scholarship. They observed and documented scores of animals, including the Great Plains wolf, mule deer, prairie dogs, grizzly bears, and salmon. Several species and subspecies of mammals, birds, and fish previously unknown to science were recorded for the first time; the information gathered would serve as the basis of scientific study for years to come. Collected here are stunning photographs by William Munoz that catalog the diverse array of wildlife witnessed by Lewis and Clark. Nature lovers and history buffs alike will be intrigued by this unusual account of the journey, whose bicentennial will soon be celebrated. Route maps, suggestions for further reading, chronology of animals sighted, index. Level 7.4. All students.
Plants on the Trail with Lewis and Clark When Meriwether Lewis and William Clark embarked on their landmark journey of discovery in 1804, President Thomas Jefferson directed them to notice “the soil and face of the country, its growth and vegetable productions.” The explorers collected and preserved nearly two hundred seeds and specimens, from small prairie flowers to towering evergreen trees, many of them previously unknown to science. From the Indians they encountered, they learned which plants were edible—thus avoiding starvation—and which could be used as building materials for their canoes and shelters. Looking to find a water route across North America, map the uncharted territory, and discuss peaceful trade with the Indians, Lewis and Clark became central figures in the country’s westward expansion and major contributors to its scientific scholarship. Level 7.7.
Expanding a Nation: Causes and Effects of the Louisiana Purchase Should the United States stay a small country or expand across the continent of North America? That was the question in 1804 when the United States had a chance to buy the huge Louisiana Territory from France. Who would make this big decision? And how would it change the United States? Level 5.3. Middle students. Louisiana.
Going Along with Lewis and Clark Topic-by-topic, visual treatment of the Expedition with Color maps, sketches, paintings, and photographs with accurate text presented in a bright and active style, covering “Who They Were,” “People They Met,” “What They Ate,” and more.
How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis and Clark Appealing art and descriptive text bring Lewis and Clark alive for young adventurers. Carefully chosen text from Lewis and Clark’s actual journals opens a fascinating window into this country’s exciting history. Mature Younger and Middle students. Missouri.
I am Sacagawea I am only sixteen years old as I trek across the country with my infant son strapped to my back. I have a river, two lakes, and four mountain peaks named after me. I am featured on the U.S. Golden Dollar. I am Sacagawea. Learn all about this admirable woman, whose accomplishments are truly inspiring. Level 6.6. Middle students. North Dakota/Idaho.
I am Sacagawea Sacagawea was the only girl, and the only Native American, to join Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery, which explored the United States from the Mississippi River all the way to the Pacific Ocean in the early 1800s. As a translator, she helped the team communicate with members of the Shoshone tribe across the continent, carrying her child on her back the whole way. By the time the expedition arrived at the West Coast, Sacagawea had proved that she truly was a trailblazer. Level 3.6, Cross between picture book and graphic novel. Younger to Middle students. North Dakota/Idaho.
Lewis and Clark: A Prairie Dog for the President In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark out west to explore. He tells them to make maps. He tells them to draw pictures and collect plants. Most importantly, he tells them to send presents! What kind of present is good enough for a president? Beginning readers will truly enjoy reading about this fun and little-known slice of American history. Level 2.7. Early reader. Younger students.
Lewis and Clark: Discover the Life of an Explorer Biography of explorers Lewis and Clark, together they founded new states, and both became governors of separate states. Level 3.0. Younger students.
Lewis and Clark: Explorers of the Louisiana Purchase A biography of the team who explored the Louisiana Purchase territory while seeking the elusive Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean. Level 7.8. Older students.
Lewis and Clark: Opening the American West In 1804, on their famous expedition to explore the uncharted American West, Lewis and Clark promised the Missouri Indians peace and prosperity if they didn’t make war. This fascinating new book follows Lewis and Clark and the members of their Corps of Discovery expedition describing the effects of their encounters with various Native nations along the way. Features include – full-color maps of their routes – Sacagawea, the expedition’s Native interpreter, and York, Clark’s slave and childhood companion – the customs and cultures of the Shoshone, Teton Sioux, and Minitari nations – the many exotic plants and animals the explorers discovered – what daily life was like on an expedition, including how they cured illness and punishment used to keep discipline – an authentic recipe from life on the trail – America’s social and economic state after the expedition Teacher’s guide available. Level 6.9. Middle to Older students.
Lewis and Clark: The Journey Home Joins the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the spring of 1806 as its members leave Fort Clatsop and return home, then continue their separate lives. Includes highlights and directions to historical points of interest. Level 6.5. Middle to Older students.
Lewis and Clark’s Continental Journey When was the western United States still a mysterious land? Why was it important to find a water route across the continent? What did the first explorers to the West discover on their way? Take a step back in time and discover the facts behind a groundbreaking adventure: a river-based journey across the American West. Join the Corps of Discovery as they conquer treacherous waters, make peace with Native Americans, ride horseback over mountains, and become national heroes! Find out about the difficulties the expedition faced: the hungry grizzly bears, the terrifying Great Falls, the long, icy winters, and the threat of starvation. Learn more about the wild environment of the West, and the plants and animals the Corps discovered as they boldly paved the way to the Pacific Ocean. Middle students.
Lewis and Clark and Me: A Dog’s Tale In 1803, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set off on a journey to explore the vast territory of the United States west of the Mississippi River. Accompanying Lewis and Clark and their team of explorers through this uncharted wilderness was Lewis’ dog Seaman. Lewis and Clark and Me is Seaman’s story. From his first meeting with Lewis to being mistaken for a bear by Indians who had never seen such a large dog, to his encounters with wild animals both familiar and unfamiliar, Seaman’s tales are filled with the joys of companionship and the tingling excitement of adventure. Seaman’s stories are based on information provided in the explorers’ journals. The book includes many of these direct quotes from the original text as well as a detailed map showing the highlights of this amazing expedition. Level 4.0. Younger to Middle students.
Lewis and Clark Chronicles the lives and explorations of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, two American officers who President Jefferson commissioned to travel through the lands of the Louisiana Purchase in search of a navigable route to the Pacific. Level 6.1. Younger to Middle students.
Lewis and Clark Cornerstones of Freedom series. Describes the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark Expedition, which took the explorers from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. Level 6.1. Middle students.
Lewis and Clark Discover the life, achievements, and legacy of Meriwether Lewis and John Clark with this engaging and accessible graphic text. Level 4.1. Graphic Novel. Younger to Middle students.
Lewis and Clark for Kids: Their Journey of Discovery with 21 Activities Following Meriwether Lewis and William Clark’s Corps of Discovery as they navigate the muddy Missouri River and begin a great adventure, this activity book is set against the background of the vast North American continent. It takes children from President Jefferson’s vision of an exploratory mission across a continent full of unique plants and animals through their dangerous and challenging journey into the unknown to the expedition’s triumphant return to the frontier town of St. Louis. Twenty-one activities bring to life the Native American tribes they encountered, the plants and animals they discovered, and the camping and navigating techniques they used. A glossary of terms and listings of Lewis and Clark sites, museums, and related websites round out this comprehensive activity book. All ages.
Lewis and Clark Presents a biography of the American explorers who led the Corps of Discovery sent to cross the lands added to the United States by the Louisiana Purchase, and recounts the events and accomplishments of the journey. Level 6.1. Younger to Middle students.
Lewis and Clark’s Voyage of Discovery Discusses the expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark across uncharted land to the Pacific Ocean, describing encounters with unfamiliar animals and Native Americans. Level 4.7. Young to Middle students.
Meet the Greats: Sacajawea Sacagawea’s critical role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804 to 1806 is irrefutable. Without her, the Corps of Discovery’s exploration of the newly acquired western territory might not have been successful. However, her life before that celebrated journey is just as absorbing. This volume, with a colorful design, fun fact boxes, and historical artwork, tells the intriguing story of this Shoshone woman, including such life-changing events as her kidnapping at a young age and marriage to a French fur trapper. Readers will undoubtedly admire this woman as they learn of her courageous acts and of the Native American cultures to which she belonged. Level 5.9. Middle students. North Dakota/Idaho.
Meriwether Lewis: Boy Explorer Childhood of Famous Americans series. Relates events from the childhood and youth of the boy who grew up to become an explorer of the American West and leader of the famed Lewis and Clark expedition. Middle students. Virginia/Tennessee/Missouri.
Meriwether Lewis: Off the Edge of the Map Janet and Geoff Benge series, Heroes of History series. Meriwether Lewis had been commissioned by President Jefferson to lead a daring expedition so remarkable it would become one of the most famous explorations in history. He chose as his co-captain William Clark. Their mission—to find a land route to the Pacific Ocean while learning as much as possible about the thousands of miles of unexplored territory they struggled through (1774-1809). Middle to Older students.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark: The Corps of Discovery and the Exploration of the American Frontier In 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the first overland expedition to the Pacific Northwest sponsored by the U.S. government. The forty biologists, zoologists, meteorologists, interpreters, and navigators that made up the expeditionary crew encountered countless hardships, including snakebites, grizzly bear attacks, and starvation. The expedition provided important information about the environment of the western lands. Level 8.0. Older students.
My Name is York Picture Book. The boats slip into the water at dawn and the journey begins. Some people think we may find monsters out West. But our leaders, Captain Lewis and Captain Clark, say that is an idea for dreamers. There is no room for dreaming on this journey into the unknown. Still, I dream and I carry my dream within me as we begin our quest to find a waterway to the western sea. I dream of finding freedom. My name is York and I am a slave. When the Lewis and Clark expedition launched its search for a water passage to the Pacific Ocean in 1803, a black slave accompanied them. His name was York and in this beautifully illustrated children’s book, he tells the tale of this remarkable journey and his own search for freedom. It is an inspiring story of faith, courage, and resolve set against the backdrop of the most famous exploration in American history. Level 4.4. Mature Younger to Middle students.
Naya Nuki: Shoshoni Girl Who Ran Naya Nuki was only eleven when she was taken captive by a rival Indian tribe. She and her best friend, Sacajawea, were forced to march 1000 miles from Montana to a North Dakota Indian village, where Naya Nuki became a slave. Escape and reunion with her Shoshoni people was the only thing on Naya Nuki’s mind. She secretly began to prepare for her escape along the Missouri River. All during the long march east she had been watching for landmarks and hiding places. Finally, the opportunity to run away came. Naya Nuki traveled alone in the wilderness for more than a month. Her journey presents an amazing story of danger, courage, and survival skills. Mature middle and older students. Idaho.
On Expedition with Lewis and Clark Join Lewis and Clark on their exciting expedition to the Pacific Ocean. Read about… – surviving the bitter winter at Fort Mandan; – meeting Sacagawea, the Shoshone guide; – the heroes’ welcome they received when they finally returned. Find out what dangers Lewis and Clark’s team faced on their way to the Pacific Ocean and back. Level 5.5. Younger to Middle students.
Sacagawea: American Pathfinder Childhood of Famous Americans series. Also published under the title of Sacagawea: Bird Girl. Describes how Sacagawea found adventure guiding Lewis and Clark to the Oregon coast. Middle students. Idaho.
Sacagawea: Courageous Trailblazer! Graphic Novel. What did 33 men in the 1800s need to find their way through the wilderness on a trip across America? They needed a woman—and they found one in Sacagawea, the Native American teenage mother who helped the Lewis and Clark expedition survive. She and her baby braved floods, hunger, storms, and snakes to help the expedition that opened the West. Sacagawea: Courageous Trailblazer! Tells the life story of this amazing pioneer who endured hardship in her youth but nevertheless became a fearless leader and a role model for generations to come. Readers of all ages will be entertained and educated by this graphical biography’s full-color illustrations and historically accurate narrative. Level 4.2. Younger to Middle students.
Sacagawea: My Itty-Bitty Bio The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Sacagawea in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Level 1.5. Younger students.
Sacagawea: Shoshone Guide, Interpreter, and Leading Member of the Corps of Discovery Examines the life of the Shoshone guide who became an integral part of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, including her accomplishments, adventures, and her impact on the shape of America. Older students.
Sacagawea 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. Early readers. Level 5.1. Younger students.
Sacagawea Speaks: Beyond the Shining Mountains with Lewis and Clark Sacagawea tells readers of her extraordinary life with the Corps of Discovery with a combination of oral traditions, scholarly research, historical anecdotes, and images from a multitude of collections. Full of photographs of artifacts and landmarks to help visualize the journey. All ages, but more towards older children.
Sacagawea Taking a rare look beyond the myths and legends surrounding Sacagawea’s life, this extraordinary illustrated history recounts the known facts about a remarkable woman and her contribution to one of America’s greatest journeys of exploration. Combining beautifully wrought oil paintings, a moving true story, and a unique larger format, Sacagawea will captivate readers of all ages. Kidnapped from her Shoshone tribe when she was just eleven or twelve, Sacagawea lived with her captors for four years before being given in marriage to a French Canadian fur trapper, Toussaint Charbonneau. With him, she served as interpreter, peacemaker, and guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Northwest in 1805-1806. Braving hunger and fierce blizzards, Sacagawea traveled thousands of miles with a baby on her back. By the end of the legendary journey, Sacagawea’s steadfast courage and capable guidance had ensured her place in history. Younger to Middle students.
Sacajawea: Her True Story Early Reader. More than 200 years ago, explorers went on a cross-country expedition to the Pacific Ocean. Only with the help of a young girl from the Shoshone tribe was the trip a success. Her name was Sacajawea, and she did this all with her baby strapped to her back. A remarkable History Reader for newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence. Level 3.2. Younger to Middle students. North Dakota/Idaho.
Sacajawea Captured by her enemies, married to a foreigner, and a mother at age sixteen, Sacajawea lived a life of turmoil and change. Then in 1804, the mysterious young Shoshone woman known as Bird Woman met Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Acting as interpreter, peacemaker, and guide, Sacajawea bravely embarked on an epic journey that altered history forever. In this novel, her extraordinary story is told in alternating chapters by both Sacajawea and William Clark, including parts of Clark’s original diaries. Level 5.7. Older students. North Dakota/Idaho.
Sacajawea of the Shoshone One minute she was picking berries and the next her tribe was under attack. Running for her life, Sacajawea was scooped up and taken far away from her village and familyand into history. From her mountain home to the banks of the Missouri River, over the majestic Rockies to the pounding waves of the Pacific, Sacajawea would travel farther than any American woman of her time. Richly illustrated and smartly narrated, this book brings to life the story of the real and remarkable Shoshone princess who helped Captains Lewis and Clark navigate their way across the American West. Lexile 1030. Younger to Middle students.
Streams to the River, River to the Sea Sacagawea, a young Native American woman, accompanied by her infant and her cruel husband, experiences joy and heartbreak when she joins the Lewis and Clark expedition seeking a way to the Pacific. When young Sacagawea first lays eyes on the white men coming up the river, she cannot imagine the impact they will have on her life-and she on theirs. For the men coming up the river are about to make history, and she is going to help them. Sacagawea joined the Lewis and Clark team as an interpreter and guide. Her knowledge of the language, land, and people of the unchartered West made her an integral part of their success. Note: frequent references to her very young age (13) in regards to marriage and motherhood. Mature middle and older students. North Dakota/Idaho. Level 4.8.
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The Journal of Augustus Pelletier: The Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804 Dear America/My Name is America series. A fictional journal kept by twelve-year-old Augustus Pelletier, the real and youngest member of Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery. Level 5.6. Mature Middle to Older students.
The Journals of Lewis and Clark: Edited and Interpreted by the author of The Couse of the Empire Note: This book is an edited and condensed version of the original papers by Lewis and Clark. Much material has been removed about the technical aspect of the trip behind the scenes to leave only the main story, but that only reduces the original 2,000+ pages to a mere 500+ pages of very small font materials, making it nice for an older student who wants a more in-depth look of the trip. Older students.
The Journey of Lewis and Clark Discusses the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark expedition, or Corps of Discovery, which explored the vast region acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase seeking the Northwest Passage to the Pacific. Level 5.4. Middle to Older students.
The Journey of York: The Unsung Hero of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Thomas Jefferson’s Corps of Discovery included Captains Lewis and Clark and a crew of 28 men to chart a route from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. All the crew but one volunteered for the mission. York, the enslaved man taken on the journey, did not choose to go. Slaves did not have choices. York’s contributions to the expedition, however, were invaluable. The captains came to rely on York’s judgment, determination, and peacemaking role with the American Indian nations they encountered. But as York’s independence and status rose on the journey, the question remained what status he would carry once the expedition was over. This is his story. Level 5.5. Mature Younger to Middle students.
The Lewis & Clark Expedition: Join the Corps of Discovery to Explore Uncharted Territory This book focuses on the history of the Lewis and Clark Expedition and also provides some crafts, activities, and open-ended questions for discussion. The text describes the main players in the adventure as well as several of the other members of the company and then follows their journey from St Louis to the Pacific and back. Excerpts from the explorers’ journals bring their voices into the story. Printed in two colors, with many cartoons as well as maps, drawings, photographs, and reproductions of period illustrations, the broad pages have an accessible look. Activities include making a model of a keelboat from balsa wood, measuring a zigzag course by dead reckoning, and building a miniature Mandan earth lodge from sticks, clay, and grass. All Ages.
The Lewis and Clark Cookbook: Historic Recipes from the Corps of Discovery and Jefferson’s America A unique record of culinary life in 18th- and early 19th-century America, this book features 150 historically accurate recipes that use ingredients meticulously researched for authenticity. Despite the extraordinary hardships endured throughout this three-year odyssey, the variety and inventiveness of the expedition’s meals are surprising. Along with the recipes, excerpts from Lewis and Clark’s journals and Thomas Jefferson’s correspondence relate colorful accounts of the journey and hair-raising adventures of daily survival, introducing a new generation to the sights, sounds, and flavors of a pivotal time in our nation’s history. Older students.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Expansion of Our Nation Explores the events and discoveries of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a “Voices from the Past” feature make this book an exciting and informative read. Lexile 660. Younger to Middle students.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Fact vs. Fiction in U.S. History In 1803, the United States made a deal to purchase a big area of land called the Louisiana Territory. Soon after, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were asked to lead an expedition into the American Northwest to explore the new land. After the journey, many stories were told about it–but not all of them are true. Discover what’s real and what’s fiction about the expedition through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text. Level 5.4. Younger to Middle students.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition Chronicles the expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the unknown western regions of America at the beginning of the nineteenth century, describing its mishaps, adventures, and impact on western expansion. Level 5.0. Younger to Middle students.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition Explores the events and discoveries of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a “Voices from the Past” feature make this book an exciting and informative read. Lexile 660. Younger to Middle students.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition In graphic novel format, tells the dramatic story of Lewis and Clark’s exploration of the unmapped American West. Younger to Middle students.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition Takes readers on an amazing journey to a fascinating time in U.S. history when the country was going through dynamic changes and expanding westward, providing the keys to discovering the important people, places, and events that shaped the western United States. Level 5.3. Younger students.
The Lewis and Clark Journals Open the pages of this book to get an inside look at the Lewis and Clark journals. Find out why they kept journals during their travels west, what information the journals contain, and why the journals are an important part of American History. In this book, you will also discover: the connection between Thomas Jefferson and the Lewis journals; who and what Lewis and Clark encountered on their journey; where their journals are kept today, and how people work to preserve the precarious documents. Level 7.7. Middle to Younger students.
The Louisiana Purchase and Westward Expansion The Louisiana Purchase stands out in American history for a number of reasons. It was the largest acquisition of land in United States history. It was also the first time a president obtained new territory by purchase. But, perhaps most importantly, it fueled the American drive for westward expansion-a powerful force in U.S. culture and politics for the remainder of the 19th century. This authoritative title presents that history in depth, contextualizing the Louisiana Purchase and examining how it affected the early development of America, bringing this episode of American history to life for a new generation of readers. Older students.
The Louisiana Purchase Discusses the biggest real estate transaction in U.S. history and how it has shaped the nation today. Middle students.
The Louisiana Purchase Explores the Louisiana Purchase and the changes it led to. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a “Voices from the Past” feature make this book an exciting and informative read. Lexile 720. Younger to Middle students.
The Louisiana Purchase When the United States won its independence from Great Britain, it also won new lands. Soon, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the country’s size. These new lands had to be explored and settled. Brave explorers, such as Lewis and Clark, soon blazed a trail to the West. How did the United States grow after the American Revolution? Why did Thomas Jefferson buy Louisiana from France? What did Lewis and Clark discover on their journey? Level 6.0 Younger to Middle students. Louisiana.
The Story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Cornerstones of Freedom series. Follows the Lewis and Clark Expedition as it explores the sparsely populated territory between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean. Level 6.1. Middle students.
The Travels of Lewis and Clark Describes the expedition led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the unknown western regions of America at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Level 4.7. Middle to Older students.
Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase Jefferson had set his sights on the Louisiana Territory even before he became president of the United States. When his dream was finally realized, he had doubled the size of the United States. Young readers will also be thrilled to learn about Lewis and Clark’s amazing voyage of discovery and its impact on American history. Level 5.2. Younger to Middle students.
Turning Points in US History: The Louisiana Purchase Easy to Read. In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the causes, main events, key players, and lasting impacts of the Louisiana Purchase. Interesting photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn about this important event in American history. An infographic enhances understanding of the Louisiana Purchase, and What Do You Think? Sidebars encourage deeper inquiry. Level 2.9. Younger students. Louisiana.
We Were There with Lewis and Clark When a man left St. Louis in 1802, he was on his own. He left civilization to enter the world of the redskin. Tom Hendon’s father had left the village of St. Louis in search of fur and hadn’t been heard from for two years. Everybody but Tom believed that James Hendon had died long since — killed, probably by Indians. But Tom would not give up hope. Tom proved to be more than a recorder of history. Besides fighting grizzly bears and hostile Indians he and the others made history as they explored the upper reaches of the Missouri River and searched for water routes to Canada and the Pacific. Middle to Older students.
What’s Your Story, Sacagawea? How did Sacagawea help the explorers Lewis and Clark? Where did she guide the expedition? Cub Reporter interviews her to find out! Learn how Sacagawea helped a group of explorers navigate through the American Northwest. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American. Younger to Middle students.
What Was the Lewis and Clark Expedition? When Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the “Corp of Discovery” left St. Louis, Missouri, on May 21, 1804, their mission was to explore the vast, unknown territory acquired a year earlier in the Louisiana Purchase. The travelers hoped to find a waterway that crossed the western half of the United States. They didn’t. However, young readers will love this true-life adventure tale of the two-year journey that finally brought the explorers to the Pacific Ocean. Level 4.8. Middle students.
Where did Sacagawea Join the Corps of Discovery?: And Other Questions about the Lewis and Clark Expedition When President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana Territory in 1803, the size of the United States almost doubled. Suddenly, the country stretched from the Atlantic Ocean all the way to the Rocky Mountains. But no one knew much about the new territory. Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore it and report on what they found. What would they need for their journey? How would they cross high waterfalls, snowy mountains, and raging rivers? Who would help them speak and trade with Native Americans along the way? Discover how Lewis and Clark overcame these and other challenges while collecting important scientific information and carefully mapping unknown lands. Find out how their courageous expedition opened the West for expansion, trade, and development. Level 5.7. Middle to Older students.
Who was Napoleon? Part of the Who Was? Series. Born in the Mediterranean island of Corsica, Napoleon Bonaparte felt like an outsider once his family moved to France. But he found his life’s calling after graduating from military school. Napoleon went on to become a brilliant military strategist and the emperor of France. In addition to greatly expanding the French empire, Napoleon also created many laws, which are still encoded in legal systems around the world. Level 6.0. Middle students. France.
Who Was Sacagawea? Part of the Who Was series. Sacagawea was only sixteen when she made one of the most remarkable journeys in American history, traveling 4500 miles by foot, canoe, and horse-all while carrying a baby on her back! Without her, the Lewis and Clark expedition might have failed. Through this engaging book, kids will understand the reasons that today, 200 years later, she is still remembered and immortalized on a golden dollar coin. Level 4.4. Middle students.
Will Clark: Boy in Buckskins Childhood of Famous Americans series. Also published under the name Will Clark: Boy Adventurer. Will Clark, with the help of his partner Meriwether Lewis, made his name as one of the greatest explorers in American history. Together they led a band of men into the unknown land that lay beyond the great Mississippi. Will Clark: Boy Adventurer shows how Clark was able to make such a harrowing journey. Middle students. Virginia/Missouri.
Your Life as a Private on the Lewis and Clark Expedition You just tried out for the school play. And who wants the lead part more than anyone? YOU! Imagine setting off to sail crystal-clear rivers all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Going bird-watching. Sleeping beneath the stars. But be careful what you wish for. That might not be the way it was for a private on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Play style for one student. Younger to Middle students.
Coloring Pages/Drawing:
Crafts and Arts:
Lapbooks/Mini Book/Game:
- Lewis & Clark The Expedition Board Game
- Lewis and Clark Expedition Botany 1 and 2 Interactive Minibooks
- Lewis and Clark Exploration Lapbook
Movies/Videos/Documentaries
- Sacagawea: Intrepid Indigenous Explorer
- The Louisiana Purchase – History Simplified and Explained (Summary)
- Lewis & Clark: Explorers of the American Frontier | Leo & Layla’s History Adventures | PragerU Kids
- Sacagawea | Daily Bellringer
- Star Spangled Adventures Ep. 9: Lewis & Clark, and Sacagawea
- Lewis & Clark Expedition | American History for Kids (16-Minute Documentary for Children!)
- The Louisiana Purchase – U.S. History 1: Exploration – 1877 for Kids and Teens!
- Sacajawea for Kids | Bedtime History
- Lewis and Clark expedition | US history | For kids
- ASL Lewis and Clark for Kids
- Lewis And Clark’s Expedition: An Adventure Across America | Quiz Questions
Movies:
Museums/Field Trips (including virtual):
- North Dakota Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center, Washburn, North Dakota
- Lewis and Clark Festival, Great Falls, Montana
- Lewis and Clark Historic Trail, Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon
- The Gateway to the West St. Louis Missouri
- Journals of the Lewis & Clark Expedition
Recipes:
- The Sacagawea Cookbook
- The Lewis and Clark Cookbook: Historic Recipes from the Corps of Discovery and Jefferson’s America
- Lewis and Clark Recipes
- The Poor Explorer’s Feast: Lewis and Clark Expedition
Songs:
