This beautiful Rocky Mountain scene authentically portrays Sacagawea as a valuable member of the Corps of Discovery. Although she earned no wages from the U.S. government for her steadfast loyalty, Sacagawea has earned a prominent position in history, as the Shoshone heroine who helped make Jefferson’s dream a reality.

Sit back and let your imagination take flight, as you immerse yourself in the carefully researched and expertly written booklet, Sacagawea - Janey - Bird Woman©. Dozens of quotes from the journals of Lewis and Clark will expand your understanding of this young Shoshone maiden. You will discover, visualize and reflect upon her life with the Corps of Discovery, as she selflessly assists the Corps on its rigorous journey.

Plant Gatherer The lovely floral border is composed of edible plants Sacagawea may have gathered for the expedition: western serviceberry, western huckleberry, camas, and wapato. Lewis and Clark documented and introduced all of these plants to the scientific world, except the wapato. Many more discoveries await the curious in Sacagawea - Janey - Bird Woman©.

Background scenery Guide Sacagawea’s observation of childhood landmarks occasionally helped Lewis and Clark confirm travel routes. Seen only when she was a young child, Sacagawea recognized the Beaverhead rock area, giving the Corps of Discovery hope and verifying that their selected travel route was correct. Curious? More discoveries await in Sacagawea - Janey - Bird Woman©.

Sacagawea, Janey, Bird Woman Sacagawea, wife of French Canadian trader Charbonneau, was undoubtedly Lewis and Clark’s most fateful encounter at Ft. Mandan. Unquestionably, Divine Providence provided Sacagawea to Jefferson’s Corps of Discovery. The coincidence is too great that, just by chance, Sacagawea would have accompanied Lewis and Clark across the continent. Sacagawea assumed many roles during the expedition: heroine, guide, interpreter, plant gatherer, ambassador of peace, explorer, friend. Sacagawea - Janey - Bird Woman© will help you understand her significant contributions as a Corps of Discovery member through numerous quotes from Lewis and Clark.

Pomp Born within Ft. Mandan, Pomp was just an infant as he crossed the continent with his mother. Over snowy passes and raging rapids, during incessant rains and violent storms, in searing heat and frigid cold, and through the grasp of starvation and illness, Sacagawea nourished and protected Pomp. Discover more in Sacagawea - Janey - Bird Woman©.