Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781508149620)

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and opened the nation to the West. This book follows the history and politics that led up to this momentous land deal. Readers will learn about important events that affected the purchase, from the French Revolution and rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to American westward expansion. Important figures include Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Lewis and Clark, and Napoleon. Eye-catching visuals accompany accessible text to give students a deep understanding of the topic, while primary sources give a rich sense of historical context. Readers will love reliving Thomas Jefferson's successful presidency, and his greatest achievement of the Louisiana Purchase.

Author: Sean O'Donoghue
ISBN-10: 1508149623
ISBN-13: 9781508149620
Publisher: PowerKids Press
Language: English
Published: 07/31/2016
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 8.30h x 6.90w x 0.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 183569 / Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase