Which of these facts are true? A group of young explorers—including one brave Native American girl—made up the expedition It was a dangerous journey across unknown land in the American West It was a real-life adventure story
When Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the “Corp of Discovery” left St. Louis, Missouri, on May 21, 1804, their mission was to explore the vast, unknown territory acquired a year earlier in the Louisiana Purchase. The travelers hoped to find a waterway that crossed the western half of the United States. They didn’t. However, young readers will love this true-life adventure tale of the two-year journey that finally brought the explorers to the Pacific Ocean.
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When Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the “Corp of Discovery” left St. Louis, Missouri, on May 21, 1804, their mission was to explore the vast, unknown territory acquired a year earlier in the Louisiana Purchase. The travelers hoped to find a waterway that crossed the western half of the United States. They didn’t. However, young readers will love this true-life adventure tale of the two-year journey that finally brought the explorers to the Pacific Ocean.
Judith St. George has published dozens of successful nonfiction books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning So You Want to Be… More about Judith St. George
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About Judith St. George
Judith St. George has published dozens of successful nonfiction books for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning So You Want to Be… More about Judith St. George
About Who HQ
Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ
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