Sent by President Thomas Jefferson to find the fabled Northwest Passage, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the most courageous and important expedition in U.S. history. This extraordinary film chronicles the story, not just of the two captains, but of the young army men, French-Canadian boatmen, Clark's African-American slave, and Sacajawea, the Shoshone woman who was a key, lifesaving member of the group. Journey with them all, across a breathtaking landscape in an experience that explores...

The video set is supported by the PBS Lewis and Clark website www.pbs.org/lewisandclark and a book by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns (See Expedition Section)

Journals quotes, photos, and interviews with experts provide an accurate 50 minute overview of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

This video is supported by a 1 page activity available to teachers and educators at www.aande.com/class under classroom materials.

Relive one of the greatest tales of adventure and exploration in history, as National Geographic brings to life the epic journey of Lewis, Clark, their guide Sacagawea and the brave Corps of Discovery across the land that would become the United States. Now, two hundred years after the launch of this ambitious expedition, experience first-hand the danger and breathtaking beauty of the unknown West as it unfolded before the eyes of Lewis & Clark. This is wonderful iMax film.

Teacher materials and lessons plans available at: www.nationalgeographic.com/lewisandclark/