Status
Available
Local notes
921 Sac
Collection
Genres
Publication
Yearling (1989), Edition: Reissue, 96 pages
Description
As a young girl, Sacajawea was separated from her family when she was captured by a band of Minnetaree warriors and taken to be their slave. Several years later, she was bought by a French fur trader to be his wife. Then, in 1804, when she was only sixteen years old, Sacajawea met Lewis and Clark. Carrying her infant son on her back, Sacajawea helped guide the famous team of explorers through the uncharted terrain of the western United States. Her courageous efforts made an important contribution to America's history.
Subjects
Awards
NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (10th Edition: 1988-1992)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
96 p.; 5.13 inches
Media reviews
In this informative, non-romanticized biography of Sacajawea, the author does not rely on her own inventions to add interest to the tale, but allows the adventure inherent to the events to carry her story. She provides ethnographic information, such as the lifeways of farmers and hunters, as well
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as historical background on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Includes black-and-white drawings and a map showing the route of the expedition. Show Less
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Pages
96