4th Grade Pathfinder

This pathfinder will help you find information in your school library media center, on the Internet, and in your community about the State of Washington.

Print Resources-Books

NONFICTION 

001.9 Lan Landau, Elaine.  Sasquatch: Wild Man of North America.  Brookfield, Conn.: Millbrook Press, 1993.
Introduces the unidentified apelike Sasquatch said to dwell in the Pacific Northwest.

398.2 McD McDermott, Gerald.  Raven a Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Javanovich, 1993.
Raven, a Pacific Coast Indian Trickster, sets out to find the sun. 

551.2 Cha  Challand, Helen J.  Volcanoes.   Chicago: Children's Press, 1983.
Discusses what causes volcanoes, where they are likely to occur, and how scientists study them.

551.2 Fra  Fradin, Dennis B. Volcanoes.  Chicago: Children's Press, 1982.
Describes the characteristics of volcanoes, why and how they erupt, and how eruptions are predicted.  Also discusses famous volcanoes throughout the world and describes the May, 1980, eruption of Mount St Helens .

551.2 Lau Lauber, Patricia.  Volcano: the eruption and healing of Mount St. Helens. New York: Bradvury Press, 1986.
An account of how and why Mount St. Helens erupted in May 1980, the destruction it caused, and a discussion of the return of life to that area.

551.2 Sim Simon, Seymour.  Volcanoes.  New York:  Morrow Junior Books, 1988.
Explains, in simple terms, the characteristics of volcanoes and describes some famous eruptions and their aftermath.

551.21 Gen  Gentle, Victor.  Volcanoes.  Milwaukee, WI: Gareth Stevens, 2001.
Volcanoes - Natural Disasters.

551.43 Tes  Tesar, Jenny E.  American's top 10 Mountains.  Woodbridge Conn.: Blackbirch Press,  1998.
Discusses ten of America's most unique mountains: Grand Teton, Magazine Mountain , Mauna Kea, Mount Elbert, Mount McKinley , Mount Mitchell, Mount Rainier, Mount Saint Elias, Mount Washington, and Mount Whitney.

591.3 Hel Helman, Andrea.  Northwest Animal Babies.  Seattle, WA.: Sasquatch Books, 1998.
Introduces some of the baby animals found in the Pacific Northwest , including raccoon kits, a bison calf, grey wolf pups, Coho Salmon fry, Western Sandpiper chicks, and a cougar kitten.

597.Con  Cone, Molly. Come Back, Salmon. San Francisco : Sierra Club Books for Children, 1992.
Describes the efforts of the Jackson Elementary School in Everett, Washington , to clean up a nearby stream, stock it with salmon, and preserve it as an unpolluted place where the salmon could return to spawn.

597 Gui Guiberson, Brenda Z. Salmon Story. New York:  H. Holt, 1993.
Describes the salmon's life journey to the sea and back, and the threat posed by pollution, commercial fishing, and other factors.

599.Fis Fisher, Ronald M.  Namu: Making Friends with a Killer Whale. Washington: National Geographic Society, 1973.
A twenty-five foot killer whale is captured and subsequently trained in a Seattle aquarium.

624 Sto Stone, Tanya Lee.  American's top 10 Construction Wonders. Woodbridge, Conn.: Blackbirch Press, 1998.
Introduces ten unique American constructions including the Grand Coulee Dam and the Seattle Space Needle.

730 Hoy Hoyt-Goldsmith. Totem Pole. New York: Holiday House, 1990.
A Tsimshian Indian boy proudly describes how his father carved a totem pole for the Klallam tribe and the subsequent ceremonial celebration. 

811 Sea  Seattle, Chief.  Brother Eagle, Sister Sky: a message from Chief Seattle.  New York: Dial Books, 1991.
A Suquamish Indian Chief describes his people's respect and love for the earth, and concern for its destruction.

917 97 Nel  Nelson, Sharlene P. Olympic National Park. New York: Children's Press, 1997.
Describes the landscape, wildlife, and activities of Washington State 's Olympic National Park.

920 Mon  Montgomery, Elizabeth Rider.  World Explorers: Lewis and Clark. Champaign, Ill.: Garrard Pub. Co., 1966.
An account of the lives of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the intrepid explorers who were the first Americans to cross the great divide and reach the Pacific Ocean.

920 Mor  Morrill, Madge.  Lewis and Clark, Explorers to the West.

921 Lew  Bebenroth, Charlotta M. Meriwether Lewis, Boy Explorer.  Indianapolis: Bobbs Merrill, 1962.
A biography of the famous explorer who, with George Rogers Clark, led an expedition to map the Northwest Territory .

921 Sac  Blassingame, Wyatt. Sacagawea, Indian Guide. Champaign, Ill.: Garrard Pub. Co., 1965.
A biography of the Indian girl who led the Lewis and Clark expedition on its journey westward.

921 Sac  Hogrogian, Robert.  Sacajawea.   Hawthorne, N.J.: January Productions, 1981.
A brief biography of the young Shoshone woman who served as a guide on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

921 Sac  Rowland, Della.  Sacajawea.   New York: Dell, 1989.
 Recounts the life story of the Native American woman, Sacajawea, who was taken as a slave when she was a girl, then later sold as a wife to a French fur trader, and who eventually guided Lewis and Clark as they explored the western United States.

921 Sac  Seibert, Jerry.  Sacajawea: Guide to Lewis and Clark.

921 Sac  Seymour, Flora Warren Smith. Sacagawea, Bird Girl. Indianapolis: Bobbs Merrill, 1959.
The story of Sacagawea, (1786-1884) the Indian girl who helped Lewis and Clark on their expedition to the pacific Ocean.

921 Sea  Montgomery, Elizabeth R. Chief Seattle, Great Statesman. Champaign, Ill: Garrard, 1966. The story of Chief Seattle, an Indian leader who hoped that Indians and white men could live together in peace.

921 War  Warner, Ann Spence.  Narcissa Whitman, Pioneer Girl.  Indianapolis: Bobbs Merrill, 1959.
Narissa Whitman traveled to Oregon and Washington with her husband, where they cared for the physical and spiritual needs of the Indians.

970.004 Bai  Bains, Rae. Indians of the West.   Mahwah, N.J.: Troll Associates, 1985.
Describes the differing life styles of the Indian tribes that lived in various parts of the West.

970.1 Joh  Johnston, Johanna. The Indians and the Strangers.  New York, Dodd, Mead, 1972.
Who is the stranger? --Squanto .. and the English explorers. --Powhatan ..and the settlers at Jamestown.--Massasoit .. and the Pilgrims. -- Philip .. and the New England colonists. -- Tammany .. and the Quakers-- Pontiac .. and the French. -- Joseph Brant .. and the English. -- Sacajawea .. and Lewis and Clark. --Tecumseh .. and the Ohio settlers. --Black Hawk .. and the Illinois settlers. -- Sequoia .. and the white man's writing. -- Crazy Horse .. and Custer's Last Stand. --Strangers no more.

973 Cav  Cavanah, Frances.  Our Country's Story.   Chicago, Rand McNally, 1962. 
A short history of the United States from 1492 to 1945, describing important events such as the first Thanksgiving, Paul Rever's ride, the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the first railroad, immigration, and the invention of the airplane.

973.4 Ame  Andrist, Ralph K. To the Pacific with Lewis and Clark. New York: American Heritage Pub. Co., 1967.
Follows the journey of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark up the Missouri River to the Pacific as they charted the vast territory of the Louisiana Purchase.

973.4 Blu  Blumberg, Rhoda. The Incredible Journey of Lewis and Clark.  New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books, 1987.
Describes the expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the unknown western regions of America at the beginning of the nineteenth century.

973.4 Pol  Poking, Kirk.  Let's Go with Lewis and Clark. New York: Putnam, 1963.
Story of a 17 year-old boy who accompanies Lewis and Clark on their western expedition.

973.4 Ste  Stein, R. Conrad.  The Story of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.  Chicago: Children's Press, 1978.
Follows the Lewis and Clark Expedition as it explores the sparsely populated territory between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean.

978 Upt  Upton, Harriet.  Trailblazers.   Vero Beach, FL : Rourke Publication, 1990. 
Describes the exploits of men who explored the American West during the early 1800s, including Lewis and Clark, John Colter, Joe Walker, and Thomas Nuttall.

979 Ayl  Aylesworth, Thomas G. The Northwest: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.  New York: Chelsea House Publishers, 1988.
Examines the geography, history, culture, and people of Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Idaho.

979 Pol  Pollard, Lancaster .  A history of the State of Washington.

979.7 Car  Carpenter, Allan.  Washington .   Chicago: Children's Press, 1979.
An introduction to the history, geography, natural resources, industries, famous citizens, and tourist attractions of the Evergreen State.

979.7 Fra  Fradin, Dennis B.  Washington .   Chicago: Children's Press, 1994.
Presents a brief history and description of the Evergreen State.

979.7 Pow  Powell, E. Sandy .  Washington. Minneapolis, Minn.: Lerner Publications Co., 1993.
Introduces the geography, history, people, industries, and other highlights of the Evergreen State.

979.7 Tho  Thompson, Kathleen.  Washington.   Austin, Tex.:  Raintree Steck-Vaughn, 1996.
Examines the history, economy, culture, and future of the State of Washington.                                                                                                    

FICTION 

E Hel  Helman, Andrea.  O is for Orca.   Seattle, WA.: Sasquatch Books,  1995.
Simple text introduces the characteristics of various animals, people and areas found in the Pacific Northwest.

FIC Hol Holm, Jennifer L. Our Only May Amelia. New York: HarperCollins, 1999.
As the only girl in a Finnish American family of seven brothers, May Amelia Jackson resents being expected to act like a lady while growing up in Washington State in 1899.

FIC Kar  Karwoski, Gail.  Seaman: the dog who explored the West with Lewis and Clark.  Atlanta, GA.: Peachtree, 1999.
Seaman, a Newfoundland , proves his value as a hunter, navigator, and protector while serving with the Corps of Discovery when it explores the West under the leadership of Lewis and Clark.

FIC Keh Kehret, Peg. Nightmare Mountain . New York: Cobblehill Books/Dutton,1989.
Twelve-year-old Molly's visit to her aunt and uncle's llama ranch in Washington State leads her into unexpected danger and suspense.

FIC Keh  Kehret, Peg. Searching for Candlestick Park. New York: Cobblehill Books, 1997.
Determined to find his father and relive their good times, twelve-year-old Spencer takes his cat, slips away from home in Seattle, and sets out for San Francisco's Candlestick Park.

FIC Keh  Kehret, Peg.  Terror at the Zoo.   New York: Cobblehill Books, 1992.
Twelve-year-old Ellen and her younger brother Corey are excited about their overnight camp-out at the Woodlin Park Zoo in Seattle until they discover that they are locked inside with a desperate escaped convict.

FIC Lue Luenn, Nancy . A Horse's Tale: Ten Adventures in One Hundred Years. Seattle, WA. Parenting Press, 1989.

FIC Nam   Namioka, Lensey. Yang the Youngest and his Terrible Ear.  Boston: Joy Street Books, 1992.
Recently arrived in Seattle from China , musically untalented Yingtao is faced with giving a violin performance to attract new students for his father when he would rather be working on friendships and playing baseball.

FIC Ode  O'Dell, Scott. Streams to the River, River to the Sea: a Novel of Sacagawea. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1986.
A Young Indian woman, accompanied by her infant and cruel husband, experiences joy and heartbreak when she joins the Lewis and Clark Expedition seeking a way to the Pacific.

FIC Rob  Roberts, Willo Davis.  What could go Wrong?   New York: Antheneum, 1989.
During a frightening trip spent in airplanes and airports between Seattle and San Francisco, eleven-year-old Gracie and her two cousins Charlie and Eddie get involved with sinister characters, identical flight bags, and an assault on an innocent old lady.

FIC Smi  Smith, Roland.  The Captain's Dog: My Journey with the Lewis and Clark Tribe.  San Diego: Harcourt Brace, 1999.
Captain Meriwether Lewis's dog Seaman describes his experiences as he accompanies his master on the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore the uncharted western wilderness.

FIC Smi  Smith, Roland. Sasquatch. New York: Hyperion Books for Children, 1998.  Thirteen-year-old Dylan follows his father into the woods on the slopes of Mount St. Helens, which is on the brink of another eruption, in an attempt to protect the resident Sasquatch from ruthless hunters.

FIC The  Thesman, Jean.  Cattail Moon.   New York: Avon Books, 1994.
Unable to deal with her mother's disregard of her interest in a musical career, fifteen-year-old Julia leaves Seattle to live with her father and grandmother near the Cascade Mountains, where she encounters a ghost who helps her make important decisions about her future.

Reference and Professional Collections

PRO FIC Fra  Frazier, Neta.  Stout-hearted Seven.   New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1973.
Recounts the adventures of the seven Sager children during their journey to Oregon where they were adopted by Marcus and Narcissa Whitman.

PRO 917 San  Sanderson, C.  Washington the Early Years: A Mini Text and Activity Book.

REF 917.97 Fox  Fox, James R. Washington State Almanac 1994.
An Economic and Demographic Overview of Counties and Cities.

PRO 970  A Centennial Celebration of Washington Women, Volume 2.

PRO 970 Bro  Content and Activities for Teaching about Indians of Washington State , Grades K-6.

PRO 970 Har The History and Culture of the Indians of Washington State.   Seattle: University Of Washington.

PRO 970 Rei  Reimers, H. Spokane Indian Country. 

PRO 970 Was  Indians of Washington State.

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