| Lewis & Clark (in Their Own Words) Contributor(s): Sullivan, George (Author) |
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ISBN: 0439095530 ISBN-13: 9780439095532 Publisher: Scholastic Reference OUR PRICE: $5.39 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2000 Annotation: Drawing on the explorers' journals and other primary sources, this book recounts the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition, exploring the uncharted western wilderness, placing it in its historical context. Includes historic prints, maps, photos, chronology, bibliography, and further reading lists. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 19th Century |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 99027629 |
| Lexile Measure: 790 |
| Series: In Their Own Words (Scholastic Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.2" W x 7.4" (0.25 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 52599 Reading Level: 5.5 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: I Set out at 4oClock P.M. in the presence of many neighboring inhabitents inhabitants], and proceeded on under a jentle brease up the Missouri.William Clark's journal entry for May 14, 1804, marks the day that Lewis and Clark set out on their two-year journey from St. Louis, Missouri, to the Pacific Ocean and back again. During their voyage of discovery, Lewis and Clark accomplished many exciting things.Did you know that the Lewis and Clark expedition-had the first Fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi?-covered over 7,000 miles?-discovered more than 100 animals new to science?-was guided by a Native American woman named Sacagawea?In Their Own Words: Lewis and Clark tells the exciting story of the lives of these explorers using the journals they kept on their journey west. Hear Lewis and Clark's story as if you were really there. |