Thomas Jefferson and the Louisiana Purchase

by Sean O'Donoghue

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1508149623
• ISBN13: 9781508149620
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.9" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6