The EXPEDITION of A Pathfinder for Grade 4
	In 1804 President Thomas Jefferson sent Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark on an expedition to find out if Americans could travel overland to the Pacific Ocean following the Missouri and Columbia Rivers. This journey, called the Corps of Discovery, began in Missouri in 1804. The explorers reached the Pacific Ocean in 1805. To learn more about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, follow the links on this pathfinder. It will help you find information in your school library media center, on the Internet, and in the community about the expedition.
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	Print Resources-Books and Magazines
	Our library has excellent books with information about the expedition of Lewis and Clark. A few of the books are listed below. To locate more books, use the suggested keywords and phrases to search the online library catalog. NONFICTION BOOKS 917.8 Blu Blumberg, Rhoda. The Incredible Journey of Lewis and Clark. New York : Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, c1987. Describes the expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the western regions of America during the early 19th century. 917.804 Mor Morley, Jacqueline. Across America : the Story of Lewis & Clark. New York : Watts, c1998. Describes the Lewis and Clark Expedition across America, and the enormous adventure and challenges encountered. 917.804 Sch Schanzer, Rosalyn. How We Crossed the West : the Adventures of Lewis & Clark. Washington D.C. : National Geographic Society, 1997. Through quotes from the travelers' own journals, this is the story of the Lewis & Clark expedition, including hair-raising adventures and narrow escapes. 920 FIT Fitz-Gerald, Christine Maloney. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark : The Northwest Expedition. Chicago, Illinois : Children's Press,1991. Describes the expedition made by Lewis and Clark in which they journeyed from Saint Louis to the Pacific. 920 Kro Kroll, Steven. Lewis and Clark : Explorers of the American West. New York : Holiday House, c1994. Introduces Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and their expedition of 1804-6 through the Louisiana Territory. 920 PET Petersen, David. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark : Soldiers, Explorers, and Partners in History. Chicago, Illinois : Childrens Press,1988. A biography of the two men who led the two-year expedition which explored the unknown Louisiana Purchase territory and Pacific Northwest from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River. Emphasizes the safety and the many scientific contributions of their expedition. 921 Sac Adler, David A. A Picture Book of Sacagawea. New York : Holiday House, c2000 A biography of the Shoshone woman who joined the Lewis and Clark Expedition. 921 Sac Sanford, William R. Sacagawea : Native American Hero. Springfield, NJ : Enslow, Profiles the life of the young Shoshoni woman Sacagawea, who served as an interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition. 921 Sac St. George, Judith. Sacagawea. New York : Putnam, c1997. Tells the story of the Shoshone Indian girl who served as interpreter, peacemaker, and guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Northwest in 1805-1806. FICTION BOOKS FIC Las Lasky, Kathryn. The Journal of Autustus Pelletier : The Lewis and Clark Expedition. New York : Scholastic, 2000. Twelve-year-old Augustus Pelletier goes along on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. FIC ODe O'Dell, Scott. Streams to the River, River to the Sea : a Novel of Sacagawea. Boston : Houghton Mifflin, 1986. A young Indian woman, accompanied by her infant and cruel husband, experiences joy and heartbreak when she joins the Lewis and Clark Expedition. REFERENCE BOOKS REF 920 Exp Explorers and Discoverers, vol. 3 Hi-Pi.  MAGAZINES The Lewis and Clark Expedition, 1804 - 1806. Cobblestone. September 1980. Lewis and Clark. Cobblestone. April 2004.   Lewis and Clark. Kids Discover. BOOKS FOR TEACHERS  PRO 973.4 Exp The Expeditions of Lewis & Clark and Zebulon Pike. Madison, Wisconsin : Demco. Contains lesson plans about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the Zebulon Pike Expedition. PRO 973.4 Sac Sachatello, Sawyer, Bonnie. Lewis and Clark. New York : Scholastic, 1997. Contains an account of the Lewis and Clark Expedition with activities for the classroom.     Return to Top
	Online Resources--Internet Sites
	The Web sites listed on this page have been previewed and selected for this topic. If additional information is needed, use the suggested keywords and phrases to search the Internet. Discovering Lewis and Clark This thorough site presents a wide variety of information about the expedition, the explorers, their adventures along the trail, and the discoveries they made. Journey of the Corps of Discovery Produced to accompany the PBS film, this site has in depth information about the people and events of the expedition. Includes lots of information about the interactions with Native Americans during the expedition. Lewis and Clark - Mapping the West This site from the Smithsonian Institute provides kid-friendly information about the journey along with lesson plans and activities for learning about mapmaking. Lewis and Clark at National Geographic Join the Lewis and Clark expedition in this interactive journey based on the book How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis and Clark by Rosalyn Schanzer. Lewis and Clark in North Dakota This exceptional site provides a complete history of the expedition. Be sure to visit the Lewis and Clark Trivia section to find out interesting facts, including the exploits of Lewis's dog. Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Provides "In depth" information about the trail and a special kids section. Answer the questions about Lewis and Clark to earn the Junior Ranger Patch and be awarded the title of Lewis and Clark National Historical Trail Junior Park Ranger. Check with your teacher and parents before sending any information! Echoes of a Bitter Crossing:Lewis and Clark in Idaho Visit this site to find out the Native American contributions to this difficult part of the journey. Lewis and Clark @ Montana Kids.com Just for Kids! This site, designed with kids in mind, has great information about the L&C Journey. Lewis and Clark in the Montana Wilderness Contains detailed information about the trek through the Rocky Mountains. The Lewis and Clark Expedition (Reason): American Treasures of the Library of Congress Site provides maps of the expedition. In the Footsteps of Lewis and Clark Find out about the plants and animals that Lewis and Clark observed on their famous journey. Pomp - The True Story of the Baby on the Sacagawea Dollar Learn about Sacagawea, the Indian women who traveled with Lewis and Clark Expedition, and her son. SITES MOSTLY FOR TEACHERS MacroGram- May 2004 -- Lewis and Clark: Corps of Discovery A wealth of lessons, activities, and resources from MarcoPolo Education. USGS Resources for Teaching About Lewis and Clark Reading and Comprehension Questions for COBBLESTONE's Lewis and Clark Issue (September 1980. Teacher's Guide Based on COBBLESTONE Lewis and Clark Issue (April 2004) Return to Top
	Videos, CD-ROM, Laserdiscs, etc.
	Our library has the following multimedia resources on your topic: CD-ROM 917.804 Lew Lewis and Clark. Washington, DC : National Geographic Society, c1998. Includes two self-contained shows chronicling the epic journey of the Corps of Discovery to the Pacific and then back to Missouri. Search the North Central ESD Media Coop Online Catalog for videos and laserdiscs. Teachers can book online. Students - ask your teacher to send for the material you need. Return to Top
	Dewey Decimal Numbers to Browse
	If you want to browse the shelves in the library to locate information about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, look for these numbers: 917 - Geography of and travel in North America 920 - Collective Biography 921 - Individual Biography 973.4 - Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) 978 - West (US) - Expeditions 979.5 - Pacific Northwest Return to Top
	Keywords and Phrases for Searching
	Do you need additional information? Try using these words and phrases to search Electric Library, KidsQuest Magazine Index, the library online catalog, CD-ROM or print encyclopedias, and the World Wide Web: Lewis and Clark Expedition Meriwether Lewis William Clark Corps of Discovery President Thomas Jefferson Sacagawea Return to Top
	Community Resources-People and Places
	The following community contacts may help you with your topic: NCRL Wenatchee Public Library's Online Catalog Return to Top
	Information Literacy EALR's
	History 2. The student applies the methods of social science investigation to investigate, compare and contrast interpretations of historical events To meet this standard, the student will: 2.1 investigate and research   Benchmark 1 ask questions to identify a problem from the past locate, gather, and process information from a variety of primary and secondary sources, including photographs, drawings, artifacts, oral accounts, and documents 2.2 analyze historical information Benchmark organize and record information compare and contrast information from different historical sources 2.3 synthesize information and reflect on findings Benchmark 1 express findings; explain why interpretations of the same historical event can differ examine earlier steps in the investigative process and propose improvements to the process used     Return to Top
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