The explorers` sketches and journals help tell the story of their historic expedition through the Northwest in search of a water route to the pacific. During Lewis and Clark`s voyage of discovery, they accomplished many exciting things. Did you know that the Lewis and Clark expedition had the first fourth of July celebration west of the Mississippi? They also covered over 8,000 miles, and discovered more than 100 animals new to science. They were joined by a Native American woman named Sacagawea. In their own words: Lewis and Clark tells the exciting story of the lives of these explorers using the journals they kept on their journey west. p.b., 128 pgs.