Exploring the Wild Northwest
What’s Inside
- A rhyming, illustrated story that follows Lewis and Clark’s journey to the Pacific Ocean and back, including contributions from Sacagawea and Native American tribes they met along the way.
- Detailed summaries after the story, including:
- The Louisiana Purchase (1803)
- How the Expedition Took Shape
- Native American Encounters
- Immediate Impact and Legacy
WANTED: Volunteers for the Corps of Discovery
What discoveries await west of the Mississippi River? It’s a question President Thomas Jefferson has pondered for decades, and he’s counting on YOU to find out. Join the Corps of Discovery on an epic journey to the American Northwest. Sail the mighty Missouri, meet curious native tribes, trek through the rugged Rockies, and smell the Pacific Ocean’s spray. This is an adventure you don’t want to miss!
Who the book is for
Lewis and Clark’s Louisiana Purchase Expedition is written for grades 4 to 6 (or lower with an adult). The summaries after the story are for stronger readers, about grades 7 and 8. They provide substantial educational context, spanning 13 additional pages.