| Seaman: The Dog Who Explored the West with Lewis & Clark Special Edition Contributor(s): Karwoski, Gail Langer (Author), Watling, James (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1561451908 ISBN-13: 9781561451906 Publisher: Peachtree Publishers OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1999 Annotation: The story of an unheralded member of the Corps of Discovery -- Seaman, a 150-pound Newfoundland dog, who played a key role in the expedition's success. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 19th Century - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Dogs - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 98-43056 |
| Lexile Measure: 800 |
| Series: Peachtree Junior Publication |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (0.65 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1800-1850 - Cultural Region - Western U.S. |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 29425 Reading Level: 6.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 9.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A 150-pound Newfoundland dog teams with Lewis & Clark for an edge-of-your-seat middle grade adventure. "Once young readers begin this fictional account of the dog's role in the expedition, they will be caught up in the drama and action and even reluctant readers will find it just too good to put down." ―School Library Journal It is 1804, the year that Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, and the Corps of Discovery set out for their now-legendary exploration of the Louisiana Purchase. With no maps and little idea what wonders and dangers lie ahead, Seaman, a 150-pound Newfoundland dog, proves to be one of the most valuable members of the Corps. In the face of starvation, Seaman catches and retrieves game, and his intimidating size and teeth protect the small band of explorers - from Native American raiders and even a ferocious grizzly bear As the bond and mutual trust between Seaman and the Corp grows, they're confident that nothing--not even raging waters and towering mountains--will stop them from reaching the West Coast. Gail Langer Karwoski's thrilling fictional account of Lewis and Clark's expedition with the Corps of Discovery, Seaman, and eventually Sacagawea, is full of accurate details drawn from Lewis's own diary entries and will draw readers into one of the most exciting chapters in American history. Also by Gail Langer Karwoski: Awards: Pick of the Lists ―American Booksellers Association |
Contributor Bio(s): Karwoski, Gail Langer: - Gail Langer Karwoski taught third- and fourth-grade students for many years. She received a BA from the University of Massachusetts and an MA from the University of Minnesota. She lives in Georgia.Watling, James: - James Watling lives in Canada, where he is a professor of art education at McGill University. He has illustrated over twenty-five books for children. |