Sacajawea : the story of Bird Woman and the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Sacajawea, a Shoshoni Indian interpreter, peacemaker, and guide, and William Clark alternate in describing their experiences on the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Northwest.

Making faces

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ISBN/ISSN

1564028461

Collation

32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm

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Call Number

B

Little women

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0861632931

Collation

32 pages : illustration ; 29 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

A

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