The Louisiana Purchase: A Primary Source History of Jefferson's Landmark Purchase from Napoléon

By Jan Goldberg

Book Overview

The Louisiana Purchase provided valuable new land to the United States, doubling its size and introducing new cultures and citizens into the Union. Above all, it opened the way for westward expansion. It encompasses several fascinating stories-that of Jefferson's dream for expansion, the scheming of the European powers for the territory, the negotiations for the purchase itself, and Lewis and Clark's thrilling exploration of the territory.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823940063
• ISBN13: 9780823940066
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.1" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8