Arcadia Public Library

"A detailed summary of the epic journey through the western wilderness undertaken by Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and their Corps of Discovery in 1804-1806. Discusses the effects of the expedition on Native American cultures and examines its legacy in American history and imagination. Includes biographies, primary sources, and more"--

"In graphic novel format, tells the dramatic story of Lewis and Clark's exploration of the unmapped American west"--Provided by publisher.

Seaman, Meriwether Lewis's Newfoundland dog, describes Lewis and Clark's expedition, which he accompanied from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean.

Discusses the lives of Meriweather Lewis and William Clark and their journey of exploration to find a passage to the Pacific Ocean.

Explains how the Louisiana Purchase led to the formation of the Corps of Discovery and describes their expedition to explore this new land.

"In 1802, the United States made a deal to purchase a big area of land called the Louisiana Territory. Soon after, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were asked to lead an expedition into the American Northwest to explore the new land. After the journey, many stories were told about it--but not all of them are true. Discover what's real and what's fiction about the expedition through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text"--

Introduces Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who, during their exploration of the West for Thomas Jefferson, captured a prairie dog and sent it to the President as a gift.

An account of the famed expedition draws on the personal journals of the explorers to re-examine their odyssey in light of the cultural prejudices and goals of Lewis and Clark, and discusses the meaning and impact of the journey.