lewis and clark expedition

Contains thirty songs and tunes with narration that teach about the journey of Lewis and Clark; and includes a book.

Examines the famous journey of the explorers Lewis and Clark to find the Northwest Passage across the North American Continent.

Offers a brief overview of the expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory in 1803.

This book highlights the extraordinary spirit of courage and cooperation that existed among the members of the famous expedition.

"Before technology and maps there were boats and explorers. Lewis and Clark led the Corps of Discovery through previously unmapped lands in the west of the United States. With the help of Sacagawea and other Native American communities of the area, they helped further exploration of newly acquired territory. Learn about this exploration with easy-to-understand content tied to the curriculum of upper-elementary and middle school students written at a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level. Dyslexia-friendly font and design make learning accessible and a recap at the end promotes checking for understanding that aids comprehension. It's key U.S. history curriculum made approachable for all"--.

"A biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who served as a translator for the Lewis and Clark Expedition"--Provided by publisher.

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.

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.

"Tells the life story of . . . [Sacagawea] 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 the full-color illustrations and historically accurate narrative of this graphical biography"--Provided by publisher.

"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.