The Louisiana Purchase (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781477707814)

The 1803 purchase of the Louisiana Territory doubled the size of the United States and helped kick off the period of westward expansion. Readers take a look at President Jefferson's role in the deal, why the United States wanted this territory, and why France agreed to the sale. Chapters describe the background of the purchase as well as its aftermath and impact on the course of American history.

Author: Rachel Lynette
ISBN-10: 1477707816
ISBN-13: 9781477707814
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2013
Pages: 24
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.00h x 8.10w x 0.30d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 160363 / Louisiana Purchase


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2013 pg. 58