Explore with Marquette and Jolliet

by Cynthia O'Brien and O'Brien Cynthia

Book Overview

Marquette was a French missionary and Joliet a fur trader and explorer. Together they set out to find the direction and origin of the Mississippi River, ultimately exploring most of the distance between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico! Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in an appealing tabloid style that guides readers through major voyages, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include why the French wanted to...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778728501
• ISBN13: 9780778728504
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.6" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6