Lewis and Clark Expedition

Books for Teens

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Corps of Discovery: A Novel Based on the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803-1806 by Jeffrey W. Tenney.
RC 55487.
A dramatic retelling of the adventures and hardships of the enlisted men, hunters, and Native Americans, including Sacagawea, who explored the far reaches of the Louisiana Purchase, across the Northwest Territory to the Pacific Ocean. Some strong language. Adult reading level.

The Essential Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis.
WOC 527.
Excerpts from the 1904-05 version of: Original journals of the Lewis and Clark expedition, 1804-1806. Also written by William Clark. Edited by Landon Y. Jones. Also narrated by Tom Wopat. Adult reading level.

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 made during this two-and-a-half-year journey opened the way to the West. For grades 5-8 and older readers.

The Journals of Lewis and Clark by Meriwether Lewis.
RC 31118.
These selections from the journals of Lewis and Clark tell of the explorations and discoveries the team of explorers made as they crossed North America from St. Louis to the Pacific coast from 1804 to 1806. They received their commission from President Jefferson, who foresaw the advantages of exploring the vast territory west of the Mississippi. Adult reading level.

Lewis and Clark among the Indians by James P. Ronda.
WOD 543.
An ethnohistorical account of the journey made by Lewis & Clark from St. Louis to the Oregon coast and back again in 1804-1806. Describes the daily dealings of the explorers and Native Americans. Adult reading level.

Lewis and Clark in the Bitterroot by Jeanne O’Neill.
WOD 532.
This book is the collaborative work of Jeanne O'Neill, Jean Clary, Patricia B. Hastings, Diann Ladd, Katie White, and Riga Winthrop. Their fascination with the Lewis and Clark Expedition led to an opportunity for them to work together to produce a book about the Expedition's two historically important visits to the Bitterroot, in 1805 and 1806. Adult reading level.

Lewis and Clark: The Great Adventure by Donald Barr Chidsey.
RC 16492.
Lively account of the Lewis and Clark expedition, based on excerpts from the explorers' diaries and journals kept during their search for a northwest passage to the Pacific. Adult reading level.

Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery by Duncan Dayton.
WOC 528.
Excerpts from the journals kept by the two captains and four enlisted men convey the raw emotions, turbulent spirits, and constant surprises of the explorers. Companion to Ken Burns's PBS documentary film. Also narrated by Adam Arkin, Donovan Sylvest, David Magee and Jason Culp. Abridgement. Adult reading level.

Lewis and Clark’s Journey of Discovery in American History by Judith Edwards.
WOD 642.
An account of the Lewis and Clark expedition, describing its mishaps, adventures, and impact on western expansion. Excellent for reports, with excerpts from a variety of sources, including Jefferson's original letter and Lewis and Clark's diaries. Includes a time line and bibliography. Short descriptions of the Corps of Discovery members and their roles are appended. Adult reading level.

Sacagawea of the Lewis and Clark Expedition by Ella E. Clark.
WOD 547.
This is a biography of the young Native American woman who ccompanied the Lewis and Clark expedition with her infant son and husband. The presence of a woman and child signified to the tribes whose territories were crossed that the team of explorers was not a war party. Adult reading level.

Those Tremendous Mountains: The Lewis and Clark Expedition by David Freeman Hawke.
BR 4606.
President Thomas Jefferson's ideas and plans were the basis for the almost four-year-long expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River and back. Lewis and Clark tell much of the story in their own words while the author assesses the significance of the trip then and later. Adult reading level.

Trail: The Story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition by Louis Charbonneau-Lassay.
RC 31313.
When Lewis and Clark set out to explore the Louisiana Territory, their party included a little-known member, Lewis's dog, Seaman. This chronicle of their travels, based on the papers and journals of party members, recounts (often from the dog's point of view) the extraordinary encounters with hostile Indians, rampaging buffalo, dangerous rapids, and perilous mountain trails. Adult reading level.

Traveler’s Guide to the Lewis and Clark Trail by Julie Fanselow.
WOD 523.
Following modern highways that parallel much of the Lewis and Clark Trail, the guide suggests a two-week itinerary for the trek that took the original explorers almost two years. Includes history, sites, side trips, lodging, camping, and restaurants. Adult reading level.

Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West by Stephen Ambrose.
RC 43291.
The author, who spent twenty years following and studying the route Lewis and Clark traveled between 1803 and 1806, focuses on Lewis. Ambrose explains why the captain was chosen to lead the search for a western waterway and describes Lewis's life afterward. Tells how the explorers recorded species of animals and plants, mapped the U.S. interior, and established ties with the Indians. Bestseller. Adult reading level.

Voyages of Discovery: Essays on the Lewis & Clark Expedition by James P. Ronda.
WOD 533.
Articles by John Allen, Bernard DeVoto, Donald Jackson, Gary Moulton, James Ronda and others address a wide variety of topics: the reasons for the expedition, geographic knowledge before the Corps of Discovery, the expedition's contributions to science, and Lewis and Clark's reception upon their return. Adult reading level.

The Way to the Western Sea: Lewis and Clark across the Continent by David Sievert Lavender.
RC 29680.
Presents the travels of Lewis and Clark from 1804 to 1806 as they explore the western United States under orders from President Thomas Jefferson. Explains the politics and logistics of the expedition and profiles the participants and some of the Indians they meet. Adult reading level.