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A Journey with Sieur de la Salle
Contributor(s): Owens, Lisa L. (Author)
ISBN: 1512407755     ISBN-13: 9781512407754
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
OUR PRICE:   $29.12  
Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats
Published: August 2017
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BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2016006414
Lexile Measure: 960
Series: Primary Source Explorers
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.9" W x 9.1" (0.55 lbs) 40 pages
 
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In 1666 Sieur de La Salle left France and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to New France, a colony in present-day Canada. He wanted to explore new lands and even sail to China. On La Salle's most famous expedition, he traveled down the Mississippi River and claimed the Louisiana Territory for France. How do we know about La Salle's journeys and the native peoples he encountered along the way? Through letters, maps, and images recorded by La Salle and his companions Travel with La Salle across oceans and beyond and explore primary sources to learn more.


Contributor Bio(s): Owens, Lisa L.: -

Lisa L. Owens's career in children's publishing has spanned nearly 25 years. She has authored 95+ books for young people, including early readers, chapter books, graphic novels, and a wide variety of nonfiction for PreK-YA audiences. As a former in-house editor and longtime freelancer, she's worked in various editorial capacities--from concept to market--on thousands of published works for all ages. Lisa lives in the Seattle area with her aerospace-engineer husband and their retired racing greyhound. To learn about hosting her in your classroom, either in person or via Skype, visit her profile at OnlineAuthorVisits.com.