Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails #2) [Mass Market Paperback]

Dona Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2004 | Age Level: 7 and up | Series: Tall Tails (Book 2)

The TALL TAILS series tells important historical stories from the perspectives of the dogs that could have been there. This clever mix of fact and fiction makes learning about the past fun.

When Seaman, a Newfoundland dog, is purchased by Meriweather Lewis in the early 1800s, he has no idea of the grand adventure that lies ahead. First Lewis takes Seaman along when he meets President Thomas Jefferson. Then President Jefferson asks Lewis to lead an expedition out west to the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase. Lewis asks his friend, William Clark, to help. Seaman gets to come, too! Along the way, Seaman keeps a diary and records all that happens on the historic trip.

This fictionalized account of Lewis and Clark's journey is humorously conveyed through the eyes of Seaman.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (May 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439434416
• ISBN-13: 978-0439434416
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #570,866 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #89 in Books > Children's Books > Literature & Fiction > Historical Fiction > Exploration & Discoveries

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for teaching about Lewis and Clark!, January 11, 2008

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JadeSaber (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails #2) (Mass Market Paperback)

I read this book to my third grade class while we were doing a unit on Lewis and Clark. The students begged me not to stop each day; they couldn't wait to hear more! They were excited to hear about the main character's view of the adventures that we were reading about from other resources each day. I liked how engaging the book was, and how accurate! I highly reccomend this to any teacher who teaches Lewis and Clark history, as well as parents who would like their students to learn more about Lewis and Clark in a fun and interesting way!

5.0 out of 5 stars good historical fiction for 3rd grader, January 17, 2011

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Marcella Smith (Erie, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails #2) (Mass Market Paperback)

My 8 year old daughter says the following: I like the book because the dog tells the story and you can find out what the dog is thinking. It was a really exciting book.
We went to the National Lewis and Clark Museum in Montana last June on a family trip, and I was happy to see my daughter pick up and enjoy this book so much. She loves dogs, so this was a fun way for her to read about a historical adventure.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book that makes history fun, July 18, 2009

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B. Jacobs (Ashburn, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cross Country with Lewis and Clark (Tall Tails #2) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a fun, interesting, and educational book for young kids. My kids read it in the 2nd and 3rd grades and loved it. I read it along with one of my children and found it entertaining for the adult also. I love the way it's written from a dog's perspective. This is a clever way to get kids' attention as they are learning about the Lewis and Clark expedition. I found a nice mix of entertainment and historical facts. It's a pretty easy read for a 2nd or 3rd grader, but would entertain younger children if you read it to them.