1. Throughout the story, Sacagawea proves that she is an invaluable part of the expedition. Write a paper that discusses the variety of ways Sacagawea aided the party as it explored the territory.

2. O'Dell has said, "I have a sincere feeling that I am able to say something . . . that someone is listening. I am not just entertaining them; I hope that somewhere in each of my books there is something they will take away from it that is important to them as a person."

Write a personal reaction to O'Dell's statement, referring specifically to the novel.

3. Read O'Dell's Island of the Blue Dolphins. Write a paper that compares and contrasts the main characters of each novel.

4. Use an encyclopedia and other sources to write a research report on the Lewis and Clark expedition.

5. Use an encyclopedia and other sources to investigate...