Sieur de La Salle: An Explorer of the Great West

by Amie Hazleton

Overview

Explore the life of Sieur de La Salle in this captivating biography. At the young age of 23, La Salle left France for the New World. La Salle was the first European to travel the entire length of the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, claiming both the river and land for France. Follow along the brave journey of La Salle and learn the importance of his expeditions in the Great West.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781515742104
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2017
Series:	World Explorers
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	980L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction: La Salle's Empire 4

Chapter 1 The Early Years 6

Chapter 2 A Grim Beginning 14

Chapter 3 Claiming Louisiana 18

Chapter 4 The Death of a Dream 22

Timeline 28

Important People 29

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 32

Index 32

Interviews

Engaging, Mid-Level Text; Vivid and Accurate Photographs; Fact Boxes; On-Page Definitions of Glossary Terms; Maps and Infographics; Sidebars with Supplemental Information and Anecdotes; Timeline with Important Dates in Explorer's Life