Death on the River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Amazon Adventure

by Samantha Seiple

Book Overview

The action-packed true story of President Theodore Roosevelt's dangerous adventure down one of the most treacherous rivers on Earth.

"I did have a murderous trip down South, but it was mighty interesting." In October 1913, Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a tour of South America. The thrill-seeking adventurer had no idea that he would soon receive an offer he couldn't refuse: the chance to lead an expedition deep into...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0545709164
• ISBN13: 9780545709163
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Scholastic Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12