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The Louisiana Purchase

by Elizabeth Dana Jaffe

Let Freedom Ring; Exploring the West; Bridgestone Books

Reading Level 6 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

Discover how a bold deal between France and the United States doubled the country's size overnight. Follow the challenges faced by Thomas Jefferson as he works to secure the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon. This tale brings to life the exciting journey of America's expansion.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalUnited States HistoryTerritorial Expansion

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0736811001
Pages
48
Published
2002
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
4,127

Genres

History

Subjects

Louisiana Purchase -- Juvenile literature.Louisiana Purchase.United States -- Territorial expansion -- Juvenile literature.United States -- Territorial expansion.