Sacajawea
The fascinating story of the young woman who made the historic Lewis and Clark expedition possible.
Captured by her enemies, married to a foreigner, and a mother at age sixteen, Sacajawea lived a life of turmoil and change. Then, in 1804, the mysterious young Shoshone woman met Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Acting as interpreter, peacemaker, and guide, Sacajawea bravely embarked on an epic journey that altered history forever. Hear her extraordinary story, in the voices of Sacajawea and William Clark in alternating chapters, with selections from Clark's original diaries.
Includes a map of Lewis and Clark's trail and an author's note.
Target age group 12 and up
Captured by her enemies, married to a foreigner, and a mother at age sixteen, Sacajawea lived a life of turmoil and change. Then, in 1804, the mysterious young Shoshone woman met Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Acting as interpreter, peacemaker, and guide, Sacajawea bravely embarked on an epic journey that altered history forever. Hear her extraordinary story, in the voices of Sacajawea and William Clark in alternating chapters, with selections from Clark's original diaries.
Includes a map of Lewis and Clark's trail and an author's note.
Target age group 12 and up
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CategoryYoung Adult Fiction
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Age Group13 to 14 yrs
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Grade Level6+
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1History
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Theme 2Action & Adventure
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeGirls & Women
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Awards
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AuthorBruchac, Joseph
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Lexile Level840
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AR Level5.7
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DeweyFiction
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PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt
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Publication Date10/1/2008
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Pages208
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Dimensions0.6 H × 7.5 L × 5.0 W
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Case Qty82
