On 2005-10-05 homeschooler, Indianapolis wrote: We have really enjoyed studying Lewis and Clark, so I bought this to serve as a review and fun history activity. However, I feel that this coloring book overlooks the Corps of Discovery´s positive encounters with Native Americans and instead plays up the aggressive ones. Most of the Indians received them well and were curious. The book, for example, mentions the Sioux, but fails to mention that the Yankton Sioux were friendly, but the Teton Sioux were not. I think it is important when learning about Native Americans that children understand the differences among tribes and the fact that most were/are peaceable. Also, Lewis´s dog Seaman was a HUGE black fluffy Newfoundland, and the only picture that portrays him is nothing like that breed at all. I mention this, as there are a few great books we´ve used to study Lewis and Clark that were written from the dog´s perspective (Seaman´s Journal, Lewis and Clark and Me, and The Captain´s Dog). Of course these type of coloring books are pretty handy if you have a child that is reluctant to study history, but enjoys coloring; however, if your child enjoys history and reads a lot, they may find some inaccuracies. The major details in this book seem to be correct though, so I believe that whether as a review or introduction, it serves its purpose. It is definitely incomplete and should be supplemented with a more favorable portrayal of Indians (and Seaman too!).
. And summed up by saying A little disappointing, but it serves its purpose. Currently The Lewis and Clark Expedition Coloring Book has an overall rating of 8 over 10.
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Dover Publications claimed 45 accurate, precisely rendered illustrations recapture highpoints of expedition. Captions identify action and provide background information.
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