Sacajawea

Title: Sacajawea

Author: Joseph Bruchac

Grade Level: 7&8th

The story of Sacajawea has fascinated people for years. Sacajawea, a young Native American woman, accompanied Lewis and Clark on their exploration to the Pacific Ocean. Joseph Bruchac masterfully tells her story in the form of an imagined dialogue between Sacajawea's son, uncle, and Sacajawea herself. Readers will be fascinated by the many details of Lewis and Clark's journey, as well as Bruchac's knowledgeable introduction to many different Native American tribes. This is a must read for grade 7 and up.