How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis and Clark

Name: How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis and Clark
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ISBN: 9780792267263

By: Rosalyn Schanzer

National Geographic / 2002 / Paperback

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This captivating text follows the Corps of Discovery by the most exciting passages (with some edits!) from Lewis and Clark's actual journals. Accompanied by lively illustrations (in a unique folk style achieved by acrylic and colored pencil on canvas) that showcase the people, animals, and landscape they encountered on their trip to the Pacific, this picture book will introduce young students to Sacagawea and the Western Indian peoples they encountered on their way west.

Ages 8-12 / Grades 3-7. 48 pages, reinforced softcover. 10.5" x 8.6" x .2".

Product Information

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Title: How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis and Clark
By: Rosalyn Schanzer
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 48
Vendor: National Geographic
Publication Date: 2002

Dimensions: 10.54 X 8.56 X 0.16 (inches)
Weight: 7 ounces
ISBN: 0792267265
ISBN-13: 9780792267263
Stock No: WW267263

Publisher's Description

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Appealing art and descriptive text bring Lewis and Clark alive for young adventurers. Carefully chosen text from Lewis and Cark's actual journals opens a fascinating window into this country's exciting history.

Author Bio

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Rosalyn Schanzer is the award-winning author and illustrator of numerous books for young people. An avid photographer and Masters swimmer, she has swam with sharks in Belize, hiked through the jungles of Ecuador and in the rain forests of the Amazon River basin, investigated Inca history at Machu Picchu, climbed the Andes, and helped sail a famous boat from Bermuda to Boston. She lives in Virginia with her husband and when not painting or researching her next book, Roz is available for school visits. To learn more about Rosalyn Schanzer, visit www.rosalynschanzer.com