Cover of La Salle and the exploration of the Mississippi

La Salle and the exploration of the Mississippi

by Daniel E. Harmon

Explorers of New Worlds

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Follow the thrilling adventures of Robert Cavelier de La Salle as he journeys through New France and navigates the mighty Mississippi River all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. Experience the excitement of exploration and discovery as he stakes a claim for France in the vast land he names Louisiana. This captivating tale brings history to life for young readers eager to learn about daring explorers.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalAdventureExplorersBiography

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0791059529
Pages
63
Publisher
Chelsea House Pub
Published
2001
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
8,095

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

La Salle, Robert Cavelier, sieur de, 1643-1687 -- Juvenile literatureLa Salle, Robert Cavelier, sieur de, 1643-1687Explorers -- Mississippi River Valley -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureExplorers -- France -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureExplorersMississippi River Valley -- Discovery and exploration -- French -- Juvenile literatureMississippi River Valley -- History -- To 1803 -- Juvenile literatureMississippi River -- Discovery and explorationAmerica -- Discovery and exploration -- French