History for Kids: The Lewis and Clark Expedition

History for Kids: The Lewis and Clark Expedition

*Perfect for ages 7-10
*Includes pictures of important people and places.
*Includes a Table of Contents.

â€œOcian in view! O! The Joy!â€ â€“ William Clark, journal entry dated November 7,1805

In Charles River Editorsâ€™ History for Kids series, your children can learn about historyâ€™s most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. Pictures help bring the story to life, and the concise but comprehensive book will keep your kidâ€™s attention all the way to the end.

It is the most fabled and storied journey in American history. From 1804-1806, the first expedition across the North American continent was commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, who had recently bought a vast swath of territory from France. Though he knew he had bought a huge amount of land, Jefferson wasnâ€™t entirely sure of what he had bought, so he asked a team led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to traverse the continent until they reached the Pacific, studying everything from the ecology to geography along the way to get an understanding of the countryâ€™s new region.

Lewis and Clark would find far more than they bargained for. The 33 men who made the trip came into contact with about two dozen Native American tribes, many of whom helped the men survive the journey, and along the way they met and were assisted by the famous Sacagawea, who would become one of the expeditionâ€™s most famous participants. Though they suffered deaths on their way west, the group ultimately reached the Pacific coast and got back to St. Louis in 1806, having drawn up nearly 150 maps and giving America a good idea of much of what lay west.

History for Kids: The Lewis and Clark Expedition chronicles the amazing journey made by the group and profiles the lives of its most famous members. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, your kids will learn about Americaâ€™s most famous expedition like never before.
Country USA
Manufacturer Charles River Editors
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-03-14
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Charles River Editors
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2013-03-14
Format	Kindle eBook

History for Kids: The Lewis and Clark Expedition

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