"Follow along as a fictional researcher observes and makes journal entries about their field trip down the Mississippi River ecosystem . . . photographs highlight the animals, plants, and people that inhabit one of the world's major river systems. Simple graphs show facts about the river, and the final report describes efforts being made to preserve it"--Provided by publisher.
Huckleberry Finn, the son of the town drunk, and Jim, an escaped slave, make a break for freedom down the Mississippi River on a raft, sharing many adventures along the way.
Huck Finn, the son of the town drunk, and Jim, an escaped slave, make a break for freedom down the vast Mississippi River on a raft. Includes an introduction, explanatory notes, and a further reading list.
Explore the life of Sieur de La Salle in this captivating biography. At the young age of 23, La Salle left France for the New World. La Salle was the first European to travel the entire length of the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, claiming both the river and land for France. Follow along the brave journey of La Salle and learn the importance of his expeditions in the Great West.