Publisher's Synopsis
Ready to explore? Head west with Captains Merriwether Lewis and William Clark, the men assigned to map vast miles of new American soil by President Thomas Jefferson. From a tense standoff with Native American Indians to crossing mountains with a guide named Sacagawea, this book teaches kids all about the brave journey that opened up the continent for everyone.
Designed for young readers, Trailblazers of America is an action-packed book series from PragerU Kids that brings America's legendary pioneers to life. Through dramatic stories, maps, timelines, and hands-on activities, kids uncover the courage, curiosity, and resilience that fueled westward expansion and shaped the American spirit while learning key history, social studies, and geography.