A Journey with Sieur de La Salle
From the Series Primary Source Explorers
In 1666 Sieur de La Salle left France and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to New France, a colony in present-day Canada. He wanted to explore new lands and even sail to China. On La Salle’s most famous expedition, he traveled down the Mississippi River and claimed the Louisiana Territory for France. How do we know about La Salle’s journeys and the native peoples he encountered along the way? Through letters, maps, and images recorded by La Salle and his companions! Travel with La Salle across oceans and beyond and explore primary sources to learn more.
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| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 5 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 4 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2018 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 40 |
| Publication Date | 2017-08-01 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF025080, JNF052000 |
| Dewey | 910.92 [B] |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 7 x 9 |
| Lexile | 960 |
| Guided Reading Level | V |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Maps, Primary source quotations/images, Reviewed, Source notes, Table of contents, Teaching Guides, Timeline, and eSource |
Author: Lisa L. Owens
Lisa L. Owens‘s career in children’s publishing has spanned nearly 25 years. She has authored 95+ books for young people, including early readers, chapter books, graphic novels, and a wide variety of nonfiction for PreK-YA audiences. As a former in-house editor and longtime freelancer, she’s worked in various editorial capacities—from concept to market—on thousands of published works for all ages. Lisa lives in the Seattle area with her aerospace-engineer husband and their retired racing greyhound. To learn about hosting her in your classroom, either in person or via Skype, visit her profile at OnlineAuthorVisits.com.
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Primary Source Explorers
This dynamic series is packed with primary sources (letters, journal excerpts, maps, and objects from the period) to give readers new insight about some of the most studied explorers of the world. Each engaging title helps readers understand the historical context and consider the point… View available downloads →
Reviews
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“The writing is simple and direct, though rich with detail. Potentially problematic topics, such as the treatment of Indigenous people by invaders, are handled sensitively and honestly. . .These are first-rate research materials presented with much care for reluctant readers.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple