A Picture Book of Sacagawea Contributor(s): Adler, David A. (Author), Brown, Dan (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0823416658 ISBN-13: 9780823416653 Publisher: Holiday House OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2001 Annotation: She joined the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a translator and guide. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Native American - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 99037135 |
Lexile Measure: 910 |
Series: Picture Book Biographies |
Physical Information: 0.11" H x 9.5" W x 8" (0.28 lbs) 28 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Religious Orientation - Native American |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 49735 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A concise look at the legendary Shoshone woman who led explorers Lewis and Clark on their route from the Dakotas to the Pacific Ocean. Born in the Rocky Mountains, Sacagawea was taken captive and held hundreds of miles away from home for years. When Meriwether Lewis and William Clark came through her new village, Sacagawea was offered as a guide since the explorers were heading toward Shoshone territory, where she was from. Pregnant with her first child and the only woman on the expedition, she accompanied them through the frigid winter of 1804-05 and gave birth to her son as the group traveled west. Her knowledge of the land, interpretation skills, and diplomatic manner were of great use to the team and helped ensure a successful voyage. This child friendly narrative of Sacagawea's intrepid life contains memorable facts, history, and context, accompanied by elegant illustrations. Back matter includes a timeline, author's note, and bibliography. |
Contributor Bio(s): Brown, Dan: - Dan Brown was born in Syracuse, New York. He studied painting and illustration at the Paier School of Art and currently does illustration for publishing companies and advertising agencies. He lives in New York City. Adler, David A.: - David A. Adler's "Picture Book Biographies" have been hailed as an "expert mixture of facts and personality" (School Library Journal) and "handsomely designed" (Booklist). Mr. Adler is also the author of the "A First Biography" series for readers aged 7-11, as well as a number of novels and Judaica titles. He lives in New York with his wife and three sons. |