Sacajawea (Lewis & Clark Expedition)

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Clad in a doeskin, alone and unafraid, she stood straight and proud before the onrushing forces of America's destiny: Sacajawea, child of a Shoshoni chief, lone woman on Lewis and Clark's historic trek -- beautiful spear of a dying nation.

She knew many men, walked many miles. From the whispering prairies, across the Great Divide to the crystal capped Rockies and on to the emerald promise of the Pacific Northwest, her story over flows with emotion and action ripped from the bursting fabric of a raw new land.

Ten years in the writing, SACAJAWEA unfolds an immense canvas of people and events, and captures the eternal longings of a woman who always yearned for one great passion -- and always it lay beyond the next mountain.

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Sacajawea.......2007-10-06

This is an outstanding novel. I am reading it for the 3rd time now. Each time I finish it, I give my book to someone else to enjoy.

I loved this book.......2007-08-16

I read this book when it first came out. I was 16, and this was by far the longest book I had ever read. What an amazing book! I really felt it captured the humanity, the feeling, all of the trials the main characters dealt with. After reading this book, I felt I had some insight into what these historical characters experienced and how much they gave up and gained throughout this expedition.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in history, but more so, to anyone who is interested in the actual people who made this story fact.

One of the best books I ever read.......2006-11-25

Never mind the first 5 or more beginning pages of Indian names, you'll understand once you read it, I loved it, I can hardly imagine any woman being as strong as her.

Too much of a good thing.......2006-08-14

This would have been an excellent 700-page book. Alas, it's over twice that long. Historical fiction is always bound by fact (and if it's not it should be!), and Waldo does a good job of keeping to the facts, with a few minor alterations. This is a wonderfully vivid book, with sights, sounds, smells and tastes (pleasant and not) rendered so realistically that you feel like you're there. Waldo's imagining of Sacajawea's childhood is very good and believable, though this too could have been cut down a bit. We all know where Sacajawea's life is headed, so get on with it, please!

Drawbacks: References to the Native Americans as "brown" get repetitive after awhile--yes, yes, we know, stop reminding us, please. (Do they think of themselves as "brown," anyway?) The depiction of Charbonneau is a real flaw--the man certainly was no prize, but he comes off sounding like a sadistic Pepe Le Peu--zee accent, she is rendaired phonetically, and there is absolutely nothing redeeming about him.

Ironically, Waldo's passion for the facts leads to a very dull book after Sacajawea returns from the journey with Lewis and Clark. We get to live practically every single day of Sacajawea's life after that (Waldo adheres to the theory the she did live until 1884 and is buried on the Wind River reservation). This means that she occasionally has to play fast and loose with the main character's age, suggesting that Sacajawea is as young as twelve when she is pregnant by Charbonneau, and that she gives birth to her last child around the unlikely age of 57. This also means that hardly anything is collapsed, condensed, composited or (God forbid) omitted altogether. Even if she wanted to extend the story for another 78 years after the return of the Corps of Discovery, the author could still have been more economical in what she chose to present to us.

A romance rather than an "epic novel" .......2006-06-13

Two more novels on Sacajawea were published in the new century. In comparison, this novel is far from a history. Unfortunately, it is a one hundred percent's romance. You know, a book with handsome Prince Charming and angelic Princess. And the princess is always so obedient and so happy to be with her man.

"She was feeling more and more as though she belonged with these white men. They accepted her as one of them. She was learning to speak their tongue." (p.525)

I am not sure if this is what really had happened in Sacajawea's mind, but, at least, she is totally differently represented in Schultz's and also in Glancy's writing.

However, if you read it as a romance, then, you'd know how come this book has been a bestseller for eight months on the New York Times list.

So, my conlcusion is if you read it as an epic novel (as quoted from the cover page), then, you will find 1408 pages are just a waste. Yet, if you read it as a romance, perhaps, you will get the catharsis that you had expected. (Sandie, Y.R. Lo, Taiwan)

Rabbit Ears Treasury of Heroines: Annie Oakley, Song of Sacajawea, Finn McCoul, Princess Scargo and The Birthday Pumpkin (Rabbit Ears)

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Rabbit Ears Treasury of Heroines: Annie Oakley, Song of Sacajawea, Finn McCoul, Princess Scargo and The Birthday Pumpkin (Rabbit Ears)
Rabbit Ears
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ASIN: 0739338722
Release Date: 2007-03-13

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The Rabbit Ears Treasury of Heroines entertains and enlightens with these classic stories of extraordinary women–read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today’s greatest artists.

Annie Oakley
Read by Keith Carradine • Original Music by Los Lobos
In this spirited tale we meet legendary Annie Oakley, the buckskin-wearing sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill Coty’s famous Wild West Show.

The Song of Sacajawea
Read by Laura Dern • Original Music by David Lindley
Join Lewis and Clark on their fascinating journey across the Rocky Mountains, led by an extraordinary 17-year-old Native American named Sacajawea. Her knowledge and incredible courage helped the early American explorers to reach their final destination: the Pacific Ocean.

Finn McCoul
Read by Catherine O’Hara • Original Music by Boys of the Lough
When Finn McCoul, the greatest champion in all of Ireland, discovers that the brutish giant Cucullin is after him, he gets a wee bit nervous. But with some ingenious culinary magic on the part of his clever wife Oonagh, Finn manages to get out of the scrape with most of his dignity intact.

Princess Scargo and the Birthday Pumpkin
Read by Geena Davis • Original Music by Michael Hedges
Discover the story of a young girl who gave up a precious birthday gift in order to save her village. This touching adaptation of the Native American legend embodies the true spirit of generosity.

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captivating for kids.......2007-10-02

My children love this CD set and it has some great stories that they listen to again and again. I particularly love the birthday pumpkin story.

The Story of Sacajawea: Guide to Lewis and Clark (Dell Yearling Biography)

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Sacajawea (Dell Yearling Biography)

The Story of Sacajawea: Guide to Lewis and Clark (Dell Yearling Biography)
Della Rowland
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ASIN: 0440402158
Release Date: 1989-08-02

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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.

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Sacajawea (Dell Yearling Biography).......2007-01-10

Was given as gift. Was told recipient liked it very much.

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The Adventures of Sacajawea
Sacajawea's dangerous adventures
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Fantastic!! A joy to read.
Not just for teens

Sacajawea (Lewis & Clark Expedition)
Joseph Bruchac
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"We are to ascend the Missouri River with a boat as far as is navigable and then to go by land, to the western ocean, if nothing prevents."

With these words from one of the members of Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's Corps of Discovery, the men embark on their fateful journey. Encountering danger, hardship, and excitement along the way, Lewis and Clark carry out their plan of attempting to bring peace to the various Indian nations while exploring the western part of the continents. One of the most important moments on this great expedition comes when they meet Sacajawea, a Shoshone woman who becomes translator, peacemaker, caretaker, and guide--and an invaluable member of the Corps.

Told in alternating points of view by Sacajawea and Clark, this historical novel will rivet every reader, history buff or not. Including excerpts from Clark's and Lewis's journals as well as traditional Shoshone tales, the often-humorous, always compelling story inspires, educates, and entertains. Joseph Bruchac has written more than 60 books for children and adults, and received many literary awards, including the PEN Syndicated Fiction Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native Writers' Circle of the Americas. (Ages 13 and older) --Emilie Coulter

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Young Sacajawea has been asked to join Lewis and Clark in their exploration of the American West. As a translator, peacemaker, caretaker, and guide, Sacajawea made the historic journey of Lewis and Clark possible. This captivating novel which alternates between the points of view of Sacajawea and William Clark provides an intimate glimpse into what it would have been like to witness firsthand this fascinating time in our history.

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The Adventures of Sacajawea.......2007-01-07

At first, this book seems a little confusing and it took me a while to realize that every story is being told to Sacajawea's first born son, Paw-ump, and they are the stories of hardships and rejoicement. Some of the stories are of foolish men trying to bring down a Grizzly bear all on their own, while others are of when the white perigouge was about to sink, and in the very beginning of this book, there is the story of Sacajawea and Otter Woman's kidnapping, when they were taken away from their loved ones by the Miniteretees. This engaging and adventerous novel is reccomended for middle schoolers.

Sacajawea's dangerous adventures.......2005-04-13

This story takes place in (what's called today the United States) between 1799-1804 was the time the Lewis and Clark voyage took place.The reason the setting is important because it showa the past time when Lewis and Clark crazy advenure which includes the parts they never told in shows or movies.

This book is mostly about an Indian woman named Sacajawea who was captured by the Minnetaree but was later freed by a man named Charbonneau.While she was free, Lewis and Clark started on their voyage pass the Mississippi she wanted to join and so she did.During their voyage, Sacajawea was now about to give birth to a young baby boy.That's when her adventure with Lewis and Clark began.

In my opinion this book is excellent for the research of Lewis and Clark trip to the Pacific Ocean.Even with the extra details of Sacajawea and her son, Pomp.While I was reading it I found interesting facts about the voyage from beginning to end.I would recommend thie book because it's adventureous anf exciting.

Enjoyable.......2002-11-10

Sacajawea was the Indian teen that acted as guide and translator to Louis and Clark's expedition across the north-western territory that would soon become part of the United States with the Louisianna Purchase. Read about Sacajawea's early years, how she was pledged in marriage as a child. Stolen by a raiding party when only eleven and subsequently lost to a traveler while the new tribe was gambling with her. Married soon there after and giving birth all before the age of sixteen. And the interesting part of her life was yet to come.

The book also covers the expedition and its encounters while exploring the new land and the many Indian tribes the met. It is told in alternating view points of Sacajawea and Captain Clark. Their views on the happenings around them are very interesting. It is apparent how time and time again Sacajawea, or Janey as the expetition named her, was indespensible. Read between the lines to see the bond that formed between Sacajawea and Captain Clark.

This is an outstanding book that I recommend to adults as well as teens. Very informative and easy to read. The chapters were short and it was interesting how they altered from one view to the other and back.

Fantastic!! A joy to read........2001-07-21

I think one of the best things about this version of the Lewis and Clark story is the way the author alternated chapters by Sacajawea and Captain Clark. The whole book is told as a collections of stories for Sacajawea's son, Pomp, who was a favorite of Captain Clark. Their separate characters and backgrounds, American and Indian, shine through their versions of the memorable moments of the voyage to the Pacific Ocean and back.

This may be listed as a book for children, but it should not be labeled for any particular age group. Adults will enjoy it too.

The book so clearly points out the great optimisim of the early explorers that led them through dangerous situations with such confidence. The reliance upon actual texts from the participants of the voyage make this a very authentic story.

Not just for teens.......2001-02-14

I got this book for my 10 year old daughter, but I picked it up and found I couldn't put it down. It was a wonderfully entertaining story full of historical detail, and as told from the 2 points of view, Clark and Sacagawea, it just came alive in my mind. Joseph Bruchac tells a fascinating story and educates at the same time. I highly recommend this book for teens as well as adults.

The Truth About Sacajawea (Lewis & Clark Expedition)

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The Truth About Sacagawea a book review by Sarah
A Good Introduction
The irony of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
The Truth About Sacajawea

The Truth About Sacajawea (Lewis & Clark Expedition)
Kenneth Thomasma
Manufacturer: Grandview Pub. Co.
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Overrated.......2004-10-03

If one uses the word "truth" in the title of his book, he should be certain that all that he writes is indeed the truth.

Mr. Thomasma incorrectly paraphrases Captain Clark's Nov 14, 1804, journal entry stating that Charbonneau wanted to hire on as a "guide". Neither Charbonneau nor Sacagawea had any guiding skills and the captains knew this. It is amazing that someone could claim to have read the journals and not know this.

When one is wrong on something as basic as this the reader has to wonder where else is this guy wrong?

The Truth About Sacagawea a book review by Sarah.......2003-03-05

The Truth About Sacagawea has a wonderful story to tell about Sacagawea. Kenneth Thomasma worked very hard on it. This story is adventurous and it makes you want to keep on reading on and on. You always need to believe in yourself like Sacagawea, Lewis, and Clark did when they were going through tough times. Sacagawea was very brave to go on an expedition with her young child. Sacagawea went on this expedition because she was hired as an interpreter and guide person. Lewis and Clark went up the Missisippi River and then traveled on the Snake River.

A Good Introduction.......2002-04-30

While this book is a bit short (96 pages) it is also filled with fact, as written by Lewis and Clark themselves. This is a testament to the value of Sacajawea to the expedition. A crucial part of the success of the exploration of the Louisanna Purchase.

Sacajawea proved very valuable in finding food, acting as an interpreter for the exploring party and guiding them through lands that she remembered from her younger days. She was a Shoshoni girl who was captured at age 11 and married to another tribe.

This book serves as a good introduction (it was mine) to a fascinating woman who's place in history, while assured, probably is not as esteemed as it actually should be. She is too often overlooked in the school books or her contributions minimized. I barely remember anything (other than her name) from my days of learning history in school. And I was astonished to find that William Clark was the guardian of her two children after her death (before the choice of her husband).

On oversight this is a good book for a history buff or for someone interested in Native American History. It is also easy to understand and read and would benefit children from, say, 12 and up.

The irony of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.......2001-02-15

As Lewis and Clark began their journey to the Pacific Ocean, the two captains found it necessary to find a guide in order to pass over the mountains and to communicate with the Natives. As Thomasma says, "The hiring of Charbonneau and his young Shoshoni wife would prove to be a stroke of good fortune and good judgement."(p.15) As the reader progresses through the book, he or she may discover that the good luck wasn't referring to Charbonneau. In fact, the journal entries prove just the opposite. Throughout the book, it is very interesting to find the irony of hiring Charbonneau. As it turned out, this French-Canadian Trapper was nothing but a nuisance to the party. The irony shows when Sacajawea essentially becomes the guide, when she wasn't even hired, but brought on for sympathy reasons. In this view of the Charbonneau family, Charbonneau and his wife (although they are considered one with the other) are foils of one another. This biography well describes the voyage with the young mother and her husband, and their trials and helpful guidance given along the full voyage.

Those who are into history should read this book without any hesitation. This book falls into different categories of history, including American History, Native American Heritage, etc. This very informative narrative would easily be liked by history fans, as well as other ordinary people. Personally, I have never been a fan of history, but this book was very fascinating to me. The structure of this account "allows readers to experience what the explorers wrote about Sacajawea." (P. 11) Thomasma presents summaries of journal entries, along with a description of the points made out by that entry. In between each entry is a summary of the other events between the respecting passages. This structure gives a very effective way of helping the reader understand Sacajawea's importance and value along the Lewis and Clark Expedition. I highly recommend this 92 page narrative not only for the historical aspect, but also for the great story line it gives to the reader, and for the respect developed by reading this account of Sacajawea, the young mother who set a good example for all people.

The Truth About Sacajawea.......2000-02-01

This book is a concise account of exactly what we know about Sacajawea's contribution to the Lewis and Clark expedition. The author's unique approach to presenting the truth is that he first uses an entry-by-entry listing, then paraphrses the journal entries, and then he makes personal comments. You draw your own conclusions!

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The Journey of Lewis and Clark from a different perspective
Indian Tales, Historic & Modern
A prose-poem that peers into the soul of Sacajawea
Sacajawea Deserves Better

Stone Heart: A Novel of Sacajawea
Diane Glancy
Manufacturer: Overlook TP
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ASIN: 1585675148
Release Date: 2004-03-30

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Stone Heart is a gripping retelling of the story of American legend Sacajawea, the young Shoshoni woman who traveled with Lewis and Clark on their expedition to the West. Presented in Sacajawea's own voice juxtaposed with excerpts from Lewis and Clark's diaries, it is a work of moving and illuminating fiction cast from a famed piece of history that has long been masked by myth.

Lewis and Clark recorded the external journey, its physical challenges and wonders. Diane Glancy's Sacajawea experiences the expedition on a different plane, one that lies between the terrestrial and the magical, where clouds speak and ghost horses roam the plains. Both stunningly imagined and meticulously faithful to history, Stone Heart draws a lingering portrait of a woman of resilience and courage.

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The Journey of Lewis and Clark from a different perspective.......2005-03-15

This is a beautifully written and brilliantly conceived telling of the Journey of Discovery from the imagined point of view of Sacajawea. Ms. Glancy dispensed with the myths surrounding S's role as guide and simply told of the adventures and rigors of the trip from the point of view of a lonely l6-year old mother with a two month old son and a brutal husband. The juxtaposition of Lewis' journal with the views of Sacajawea was fascinating. I loved this book and will remember its magic for quite some time.

Indian Tales, Historic & Modern.......2004-12-01

I read both this and several other novels by the same author,though none of them is easy reading. They are sometimes not the most exciting read but they are well informed about Indian culture and other aspects of history:perhaps the best is her first novel,"Pushing The Bear" about the Cherokee Trail of Tears in 1838. It is both erudite and historical and contains a great deal of grueling detail about the history of this perilous journey filled with treacherous pitfalls and the grim reality of death; also it provides many details about the Cherokee's animistic religion, dance rituals, language and world view. Revd. Bushyhead, a secondary character, is a Christian minister, formerly a Cherokee; the novel also contains conjurers or shamans. "Pushing the Bear" is a metaphorical way the lead character Maritole, a young Cherokee female, has of describing the difficulties of the journey. "Stone Heart" is about Lewis and Clark's journey up the Missouri and Columbia Rivers in 1807, where Sacajawea a Shoshone Indian kidnapped in her youth served as a part-time guide and interpreter. This novel is notable for its numerous excerpts from Lewis's and Clark's actual journals in the margins, as well as for Sacajawea's fictional musings about various aspects of the trip, including many references to her baby Jean Baptiste,who is often sick, to hunted animals, landmarks, horses and to various Indian cultures. Sacajawea was Charbanneau's husband, a rather brutal fellow. A map is also provided which is very helpful.
The two contemporary novels, "Flutie" and "The Mask-Maker", both set in Oklahoma, were also interesting. The first is about an adolescent 1/2 Indian girl from a family of mechanics in Oklahoma with a developmental disability (she can't speak) who eventually overcomes her disability to become a geology teacher. The novel is good at portraying her day-to-day life as well as her mythical or symbolic dreams derived from her Indian heritage which seem to lead to her interest in geology. "The Mask Maker" is about a divorced half -Indian mother of two who becomes a mask- maker and travels to Oklahoma high schools teaching this art. The latter novel also uses the technique of additional text in the margin to clarify or expand on the main text. Her house and trunk of her car are full of her masks. You will be impressed by Diane Glancy's knowledge of Indian history and religion and culture in any or all of these 4 novels. For example, "Flutie" discusses sweat lodges, while "The Mask Maker" has information on the Pawnees and on Pawnee Bill who was a business associate of Buffalo Bill.

A prose-poem that peers into the soul of Sacajawea.......2004-06-08

I read this book a few months ago and couldn't stop thinking about it. Combining excerpts from the journals of Lewis and Clark with a beautifully written prose poem written from Sacajawea's point-of-view, this book, although fiction, gives a realistic voice to the women of this story.

I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to feel what it must have been like for a women to travel with this group of explorer's on their journey across America.

Sacajawea Deserves Better.......2003-03-10

The mythical status of Sacajawea is seductive indeed, and Diane Glancy attempts to fashion a novel that gives that myth a much needed rest, trying to get into the voice and experience of the "real" Sacajawea, but as always, language is the heart and soul of any recreation of historical voice, and here is where voice fails Glancy. The writing simply is not good enough. The second person narration makes the character a bit too literary, a bit to fashionable, leaving this reader bored by its simplistic syntax and unimaginative detail. Who knows what Sacajawea thought and dreamed! As Irish poet Eavan Boland suggests, one improvises when faced with this mystery. The improvisaiton here is uninspired. The fragments of journals from the expedition, rather than moving the novel along, impede its flow. This novel is considered experimental, I suppose, but the experiment fails. Why? Because the voice and language fail.

Sacajawea and the Journey to the Pacific: A Historical Novel (Disney's American Frontier, No 7)

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Sacajawea and the Journey to the Pacific: A Historical Novel (Disney's American Frontier, No 7)
Gina Ingoglia
Manufacturer: Disney Pr (Lib)
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A Name of Her Own (Tender Ties Historical Series #1)

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A Name of Her Own (Tender Ties Historical Series #1)
Jane Kirkpatrick
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A Name of Her Own is a fictionalized account of the life of Marie Dorion. With 2 young sons to raise, Marie refuses to stay in St. Louis when her husband heads West with the Wilson Hunt Astoria expedition of 1811, making her the first mother to cross the Rockies and stay in the Northwest. On the trip, Marie meets the famous Lewis and Clark interpreter, Sacagawea. Both are pregnant Indian women married to mixed-blood men of French Canadian and Indian descent who have traveled with expeditions led by white men and are raising sons in a white world.

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Superb!.......2004-02-03

A wonderful read! As close to fact as can be possible. A true Native American Woman with spirit and determination! After reading A Name of Her Own, I quickly picked up the second book of the series Every Fixed Star! Highly recommended!!!

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Sacagawea
A Wonderful True Story
Sacajawea; Her True Story

Sacajawea (All Aboard Reading)
Joyce Milton
Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap
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When President Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark to find an overland route to the Pacific Ocean, it was Sacajawea, with a baby on her back, who taught them how to survive in the wilderness.

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Sacagawea.......2007-03-20

The students in my reading classes are very interested in biographies, especially biographies of famous woment. Sacagawea caught their interest earlier this year, and we have been searching for more books about her. This one is popular with my readers.

A Wonderful True Story.......2005-01-13

My 5-year-old daughter received this one during the holidays. Although recommended for grades 1-3, my preschooler absolutely loves this book.

My daughter will shyly ask me to read to her and then she will pull this book out from behind her back. It is her current favorite.

My daughter seems to really enjoy books about real people (Laura Engels, Balto, etc.). She particularly likes Sacajawea's son Pomp (he always gets to ride).

She has no trouble with words or names (there are pronunciation guides for Native American names) and she has a very good grasp of the story.

As this is intended for young readers, the story is rather short and simple but gives a good broad look at the whole story. As an adult who has had to read this book dozens of times I also find it enjoyable.

Sacajawea; Her True Story.......2003-02-18

Hi my name is Jill and I read the book Sacajawea; Her True story by Joyce Milton.. The book was great. It is geared toward first through third grade reading levels, but it is a good read aloud for up to fourth grade. The pictures are very colorful and vivid and the text is simple and easy to understand. The book chronicles the important events of Sacajawea's life, beginning with her childhood. The book also includes maps and symbols that are helpful for additional understanding. I would recommend this book to all primary students who are learning about Sacajawea and/or Lewis and Clark.

The Story of Sacajawea Coloring Book (Dover Pictorial Archives)

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Peter F. Copeland
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Vivid scenes from the life of Shoshone teenager who played an important role during the Lewis and Clark exploration of the great American Northwest (1805–06). Includes realistic images of her childhood abduction by enemy tribesmen, marriage to a French trader, her service during the expedition, and more. Informative captions. 29 black-and-white illustrations.

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