Lewis and Clark Map the American West (Extraordinary Explorers): Criss Cross

Answer clues based on the content and vocabulary words from Lewis and Clark Map the American West by Nel Yomtov. Look for hints in the Word Bank. Print the puzzle or use it on your tablet, phone, or computer.

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Across

  • 1. to measure or examine the land
  • 4. a small town far from other cities
  • 6. an area where few people live
  • 8. people who can speak for others who do not know the same language
  • 10. raised areas of sand near the surface of a body of water
  • 11. originally from a specific place
  • 12. carrying boats and supplies on land from one body of water to another

Down

  • 2. an area where a river meets an ocean
  • 3. a situation where no progress or advantage is possible
  • 5. a shallow riverboat that is usually rowed or towed
  • 7. small boats similar to canoes
  • 9. a trip made for a specific purpose

Word Bank

estuary
expedition
frontier
interpreters
keelboat
survey
native
outpost
sandbar
portage
stalemate
pirogues