Lewis and Clark Expedition

Books for Readers in the Middle Grades

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Animals on the Trail with Lewis and Clark by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent.
RC 55477.
Retraces the journey of the Lewis and Clark expedition (1804-1806), comparing their observations of previously unknown animals with modern information on the same creatures. Discusses what the explorers learned about wildlife and survival from the Native Americans they met along the way. For grades 4-7.

Bold Journey: West with Lewis and Clark by Charles H. Bohner.
RC 24399.
Fictionalized account of 18-year-old Private Hugh McNeal's experiences with the Lewis and Clark expedition. Grades 5-8.

The Incredible Journey of Lewis and Clark by Rhoda Blumberg.
RC 29633.
In 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led a daring expedition into the unknown western regions of North America. The discoveries they make during this two-and-a-half-year journey opened the way to the West. For grades 5-8 and older readers.

Journal of Augustus Pelletier: The Lewis and Clark Expedition by Kathryn Lasky.
RC 56552.
After 14-year-old Gus runs away from his stepfather, he keeps a journal of his adventures with the Corps of Discovery in 1804 and 1805—as they head up the Missouri River. Gus’s good handwriting and familiarity with the Indian language make him useful to Lewis and Clark. For grades 5-8.

Lewis and Clark: From Ocean to Ocean by Harold Faber.
BR 14835.
Introduces the explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who led the first United States expedition to the Pacific coast from 1804-1806. Discusses their adventures crossing the continent, their encounters with Native Americans, and the hardships of the journey. For grades 5-8.

Off the Map: The Journals of Lewis and Clark by William Clark.
WOD 528.
A compilation of entries and excerpts from the journals of William Clark and Meriwether Lewis, describing their historic expedition. Compiled by Peter and Connie Roop. For grades 5-7.

Sacagawea by Jan Gleiter.
BR 50863.
Biography of Sacagawea, who served as a guide to Lewis and Clark. For grades 3-6.

Sacagawea, American Pathfinder by Flora Warren Seymour.
WOD 544.
Describes how Sacagawea found adventure guiding Lewis and Clark to the Oregon coast. For grades 3-6.

Sacajawea: The Story of Bird Woman and the Lewis and Clark Expedition by Joseph Bruchac.
RC 51170.
The story of the Lewis and Clark expedition to open the American Northwest (1804-1806) is told through the alternating narratives of Sacajawea, a Shoshoni Indian interpreter, peacemaker, and guide, and expedition captain William Clark. Includes excerpts from Clark's actual journals. For grades 6-9.

The Story of Sacajawea: Guide to Lewis and Clark by Della Rowland.
LP 1212.
Recounts the life story of the Native American woman, Sacajawea, who was taken as a slave when she was a girl, then later sold as a wife to a French fur trader, and who eventually guided Lewis and Clark as they explored the western United States. For grades 5-8.

Streams to the River, River to the Sea: A Novel of Sacagawea by Scott O’Dell.
RC 26090 or LP 417.
First person fictionalized narrative of the story of Sacagawea, who served as a scout and interpreter for the Lewis and Clark expendition. Beginning with her life at the age of thirteen, the beautiful Shoshone girl relates how she became a member of the expedition, and vividly describes the experiences of the trip, the land, and the lifestyles of the Indians. For grades 5-8.

What’s the Deal? Jefferson, Napoleon, and the Louisiana Purchase by Rhoda Blumberg.
BR 12175.
Provides historical background of the United States' purchase of the Louisiana territory from France in 1803. Discusses the negotiations by Thomas Jefferson and Napoleon, political implications for Spain and Britain, possibilities of war, and the young nation's actual acquisition of the vast area. For grades 5-8.