Sacajawea, a sixteen-year-old Shoshoni Indian girl, proved herself to be "indepensable" to the success of one of the greatest explorations in all of American history. Her negotiation skills, translation abilities, awareness of Indian culture, familiarity with the territory, and its flora and fauna, and her almost daily provision of roots, berries, and herbs made her an invaluable member of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The concise, clear, and accurate account of the 21 months Sacajawea spent with Lewis and Clark is a reliable picture of this quietly resourceful teenager and the enormous contributions she made to this famous expedition. 96 pages
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