Across America: The Story of Lewis & Clark (Paperback)

~ (Author), David Antram (Illustrator) "JEFFERSON chose a young army officer, Captain Meriwether Lewis, to lead the expedition..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Gr 4-5--In this excellent offering, Morley uses an almost episodic organization, with each spread detailing a different segment of Lewis and Clark's adventure. One example is entitled "In Sight of the Rocky Mountains," which summarizes a particular piece of the explorers' journey, with interesting facts about the period scattered around the page in comic-book fashion. The information is accurate and Morley does not sugarcoat the many difficulties of the voyage. Antram's superb watercolor illustrations are quite detailed, with an average of six paintings per page. The table of contents, glossary, and index are easy to use. The format of this book, combined with easy readability and engaging art, is sure to win the approval of children. This title complements Rosalyn Schanzer's How We Crossed the West (National Geographic, 1998).

Esther C. Ball, Carver Elementary School, Newport News, VA

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--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Description

Describes the Lewis and Clark Expedition across America, emphasizing the enormous adventure and technological challenges encountered. --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531153428
• ISBN-13: 978-0531153420
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #925,340 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Older Elementary Lewis & Clark Book, April 3, 2009

By	E. Gorden (St. Charles, IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is written for 5th or 6th+ grade. It is 29 pages of information beginning with how they were chosen, preperations for travel, and a detailed information on each leg of the trip. There is an illustration on each page, 1-2 paragraphs, and a timeline that runs on the top & bottom of the page with an illutration/date/and description. Informative, but does not read like a story.