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The story of Sacajawea, guide to Lewis and Clark / by Della Rowland ; illustrated by Richard Leonard.
| Author/creator | Rowland, Della |
| Other author | Leonard, Richard. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Dell Pub. Co., ©1989. |
| Description | 91 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | A Dell Yearling biography Dell yearling biography. ^A286806 |
| Contents | A new life -- The corps of discovery -- On the Missouri River -- Finding the three forks -- Looking for Shoshoni -- Little bird returns -- The Pacific Ocean -- Winter at Fort Clatsop -- A guide to the Yellowstone -- Goodbye again. |
| Abstract | In brief text, this account tells of the courage and daring of the Shoshone woman who guided Lewis and Clark. Told in story format, this is a chronicle of the Lewis & Clark expedition with Sacajawea. A map of their journey is included. . In brief text, this account tells of the courage & daring of the Shoshone woman who guided Lewis & Clark. Annotation. As a young girl, Sacajawea was separated from her family when she was captured by a band of Minnetaree warriors and taken to be their slave. Several years later, she was bought by a French fur trader to be his wife. Then, in 1804, when she was only sixteen years old, Sacajawea met Lewis and Clark. Carrying her infant son on her back, Sacajawea helped guide the famous team of explorers through the uncharted terrain of the western United States. Her courageous efforts made an important contribution to America's history. |
| General note | "A yearling book." |
| LCCN | 2001554416 |
| ISBN | 0440402158 (pbk.) : |
| ISBN | 9780440402152 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B SA141R | ✔ Available | Place Hold |