Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.7
Points
4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
24333
Points per Word
0.000164
Page Count
192
Points per Page
0.020833
Description
This book tells the story of Sacagawea, a Shoshone woman who played a vital role as interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition. Sacagawea traveled with the explorers as they mapped the western territories from the Missouri River to the Oregon coast. The narrative highlights her courage and knowledge of the land, which helped the expedition navigate unfamiliar terrain and establish relations with Native American tribes.