La Salle

by Kristin Petrie

Book Overview

This biography introduces young readers to the life of Frenchman Ren -Robert Cavalier de La Salle. Readers learn about La Salle's childhood, education, and family life in France as well as his time in New France as a farmer and a fur trader. La Salle's exploration of the Ohio River for New France's governor Daniel de R my, Sieur de Courcelles is discussed. Also introduced is Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet's exploration of the Mississippi River...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596797509
• ISBN13: 9781596797505
• Release Date: December 2007
• Publisher: Checkerboard Library
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6