In 1803 Thomas Jefferson asked Lewis and Clark to find a water passageway to the Pacific Ocean.
Readers are introduced to this famous time in history from the perspective of Seaman, Lewis’s faithful and courageous dog. Book is great for learning about the Westward Expansion. Attractive, realistic paintings illustrate the book, giving a feel for the period and, most importantly, a visual personality to Seaman. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. We have a Newfoundland and I had to share this with my son. To see what your friends thought of this book. It is historically accurate, fun to read, and beautiful! Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Pennsylvania YR Choice Award, Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List. To research Lewis and Clark and Me he spent time with a group that reenacted the Lewis and Clark expedition. At the end of every chapter, there is a quote from Lewis' journal. As you know this book is a historical book. From his first meeting with Lewis, to being mistaken for a bear by Indians who had never seen such a large dog, … on A Spirited Mind}, 32 New Historical Fiction Novels Readers Are Raving About. They both liked hearing the real journal entries from Lewis at the end of each chapter. We enjoyed this one at mealtimes, told from the perspective of Seaman, with quotes from Lewis' journal. William Clark, while in Philadelphia getting boats for the trip, decides to buy a dog, Seaman. Tags: Question 2 . I loved this book. the territory west of the Mississippi River, Lewis is looking for a dog to accompany the expedition. -. Sources are appended. Laurie Myers is the award-winning author of chapter books for children, including Surviving Brick Johnson, an ALA notable book, and Lewis and Clark and Me, winner of the PA Children's book award and Honor book for Michigan. Beautifully detailed oil paintings bring each story to life, and a double-page map shows the expedition's route. Excellent, journal-style treatment of Lewis and Clark's Voyage of Discovery as told through the eyes of the dog who had been chosen to accompany the explorers. In 1803, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set off on a journey to explore the vast territory of the United States west of the Mississippi River. The idea that it is told from the p.o.v. I brought this for our Grandkids and the fact my husband and I love Lewis and Clark. He accompanied the explorers to the Pacific and back. What genre is Lewis and Clark and Me?
Very cute book from Lewis Merriweather's dogs view point.
A dog's account of one of the most extraordinary expeditions of all time. We’d love your help. We absolutely loved the illustrations. of an animal will pull any 6 year old like myself in, like maps in a book -- (see My Father's Dragon) It didn't provide much in terms of actual history or tracking of the Lewis and Clark Trail (my mom was hoping for more of that) but really as a 6 year old I didn't mind. Michael Dooling’s lovely paintings add depth to the stories of long-ago. This book was an okay book. I could have read it by myself, but my mom forgot that and read it to me. The book include many of these direct quotes from the original text as well as a detailed map showing the highlights of this amazing expedition.
In 1803, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set off on a journey to explore the vast territory of the United States west of the Mississippi River. Seaman. The dog of A Dog's Tale is Seaman, Meriwether Lewis' Newfoundland. Lewis and Clark Expedition, (1804–06), U.S. military expedition, led by Capt. Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2015. Meriwether Lewis and Lieut.
My lest part of the book is when the dog gets bit by a bever because it is sad to see a hard working animal or even a p. As you know this book is a historical book. SURVEY . Based on Lewis’s journal entries Myers creates a fictional account of Seaman’s experiences as a hunter, retriever, guard dog, and peach maker.
of an animal will pull any 6 year old like myself in, like maps in a book -- (see My Father's Dragon) It didn't provide much in terms of actual history or tracking of the Lewis and Clark Trail (my mom was hoping for more of that) but really as a 6 year old I didn't mind. The pictures are very nice as well.
I recommend that you go to your local library and check out a copy.
I always love books written from the animal's perspective anyway, but this seemed particularly poignant.
account of Captain Lewis' dog during Lewis and Clark's trip across the U.S. Megan actually ended up liking it and I liked that it included a lot of information and each chapter inlcuded a paragraph from Lewis' original journal entries. This is an absolutely delightful read! Students loved it.
And I learned some facts I had not previously known! Each chapter includes a beautiful oil painting bring each event to life. he was quite the companion, perfect for their journey across the US! A little simplistic, tells the most exciting parts of Seaman’s journey but doesn’t give a full detailed telling of this adventures. The Lewis and Clark Expedition began in 1804, when President Thomas Jefferson tasked Meriwether Lewis with exploring lands west of the Mississippi River that comprised the Louisiana Purchase.
Great stories about the Lewis and Clark Expedition from the dog's point of view. Handsome silhouettes ornament the chapter openers, while numerous oil paintings enliven the pages. It's not in chronological order, like another good book written from Seaman's perspective, "Seaman's Journal," which I'd recommend reading first, but the organization works well here: it's more about pacing and mood. Laurie Myers, illustrated by Michael Dooling. There are beautiful illustrations and I truly like that each chapter is actually a excerpt from Lewis's chronicle which is quoted at the end of each chapter. I loved this book. The book is narrated by Lewis’s dog, Seaman (alternately referred to as Scannon in older books, because Lewis had such atrocious spelling that no one could figure out the animal’s name until recent scholarship decoded it), and each short chapter is based on an incident from Lewis’s actual diaries in which the dog is mentioned. Refresh and try again. Also, the illustrations are absolutely stunning. SURVEY . There are stories of Seaman hunting with the men as well as protecting them. I say that because it was very short and it could've been longer. Lewis & Clark & Me: A Dog’s Tale by Laurie Meyers is a story that belongs to Seaman. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Excerpts from Lewis's journals close each chapter, supplying the historical basis for the dog's adventures. Through this narrative Seaman shares the joys of being a companion and the exciting events and people that occur on their journey. by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR). In 1803, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set off to explore the vast territory west of the Mississippi River, and are joined by Lewis's dog, Seaman. So, telling the story of a famous historical figure through the viewpoint of his or her pet is apparently a huge thing in kid literature. The chapters are clear snapshots of memorable scenes during the exploration. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. (hunting squirrels and deer, meeti. Each of Seaman's stories is followed by Lewis' journal entry describing the event. William Clark, while in Philadelphia getting boats for the trip, decides to buy a dog, Seaman. The chapters are short, random accounts from the trip, so it's not sufficient for a history lesson, but it engages the reader so much that my fifth-grader chose to read a biographical story about the two men after reading this. What did Seaman fetch in the water for Lewis and Clark to eat? Helped my kids better understand the journey that Lewis and Clark went on. Adults will enjoy this book also, I did. Q.
Her books have been on the International Reading Associations Children's Choice, Parents' Choice, and Teachers' Choice lists, as well as Junior Library Guild selection and many. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2019, Great story and images for fourth-graders, Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2020. Welcome back. What an imaginative look at Lewis & Clark's famous journey!