Description
This engaging book follows the travels of French nobleman Sieur de la Salle who expanded the fur trade in North America - then called New France - and explored the Mississippi River down to the Gulf of Mexico. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in a tabloid-news style that guides readers through major voyages, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include La Salle's quest for a new trade route to China, life in New France, interactions with the Seneca, the fur trade, sailing down the Mississippi, and La Salle's legacy. Teacher's guide available.
Title Details
Author: |
O'Brien Cynthia |
Publisher: |
Crabtree Classics |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2014 |
Number of Pages: |
32 |
Dewey: |
910.92 |
Dewey Range: |
900s |
Binding Type: |
Paperback |
Interest Age: |
10 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Middle Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
6.1 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
1 |
Guided Reading Level: |
S |
Guided Reading Interest Age: |
Grade 4 |
Lexile Level: |
900 |
Lexile Range: |
Confident Reader (800 - 999) |
