The Crossing

The story follows the journey of Lewis and Clark through the eyes of the First Americans who helped lead them through the new American Territory. It shows us how much Lewis and Clark had to learn from the First Americans and how much they relied on them to be able to continue their expedition. Personally, I always thought of Lewis and Clark as the people who charted the majority of the Louisiana Purchase, receiving help from their "Native America" guide, Sacagawea. When in reality, Lewis and Clark received help from countless First American Tribes along their journey. The story is told from the perspective of Bia', the son of Sacagawea and really emulates the idea of pure freedom associated with living the frontier life that sprouted show more after America made the Louisiana Purchase. Bia' and his blossoming curiosity and wonder fall right in line with those early American pioneers and the First Americans as they continued into the uncharted wilderness guided by nothing more than a compass and their dreams. show less

This book is a must have for any and all classrooms that cover American History. It provides what is so often missing when exploring our history...perspective. This delightful story filled with onomatopoeia outlines the Lewis & Clark expedition and the trip back home, from the perspective of Jean Baptiste. Not sure who that is? You need to add this picture book to your list of must reads.

The format and style make it applicable for very small children, but it's breathtaking art and historical snapshots make it valuable for older children as well.

Now I just want to know the why, who and how of the adopted brother!

This is a very cute tale of the Lewis and Clark Expedition told through the perspective of Sacagawea's infant son, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau. The word-use is very appealing, with lots of onomatopoeia and repetition, such as the line "in my dreams" at the end of nearly every page. The illustration is very beautiful and detailed, especially the landscapes and backgrounds. I think, most of all, the aforementioned onomatopoeia would make this book especially appealing to young children and would make a fun read-aloud book.

This text, with it's use of onomateoipia, tells the story of the Lewis and Clark Journey from the perspective of Sacagawea's infant Jean Bastiste, who made most of the journey across the country on the back of Sacagawea. The text is simple and readable and the afterword on the end was consise and inormative. I liked the book. It's certainly better than The Earth Shook, which I really didn't like.

The story of Lewis and Clark’s trip across the country is told by a small baby carried by the team’s guide, Sacagawea.

“Wind catches the sail,
swing and woop!
Over we go, Bia’ and Ape’ and me---
Mother and Father and Babe---
splash, shiver.
Flit, flit,
salmon sparkle in my dreams.”

A story told in bold painted illustrations and poetic text, with lots of onomatopoeia.

Lewis & Clark journey told from the POV of Sacagawea's baby, Jean Baptiste. Great illustrations, mediocre text.

Jean-Baptiste, son of Sacajawea, escorts us on the Lewis and Clark expedition through his very young eyes and perspective. Experience the wonder of the wild scenes and animals of the West.