The Louisiana Purchase

  • The Louisiana Purchase
    By Linda Thompson

    Chronicles the events that led to the U.S.'s famous 1803 land acquisition and describes the journey of the Corps of Discovery, also known as the Lewis and Clark expedition, throughout the Louisiana Purchase territory and beyond.

  • The Louisiana Purchase
    The Louisiana Purchase
    By Dennis Brindell Fradin

    "Covers the Louisiana Purchase as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.

  • The Louisiana Purchase
    The Louisiana Purchase
    By Michael Burgan

    When the United States won its independence from Great Britain, it also won new lands. Soon, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the country's size. These new lands had to be explored and settled.

  • The Louisiana Purchase
    The Louisiana Purchase
    By Michael Burgan

    Looks at the political and economic history of the region between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains which, when purchased by Jefferson in 1803, doubled the size of the United States and led the way to further expansion.

  • The Louisiana Purchase
    The Louisiana Purchase
    By Thomas Fleming

    From The Louisiana PurchaseLike many other major events in world history, the Louisiana Purchase is a fascinating mix of destiny and individual energy and creativity. . . . Thomas Jefferson...

  • The Louisiana Purchase: A Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia
    The Louisiana Purchase: A Historical and Geographical Encyclopedia
    By Junius P. Rodriguez

    Alphabetical entries cover significant events, personalities, and documents associated with the Louisiana Purchase.

  • The Louisiana Purchase
    The Louisiana Purchase
    By Elizabeth Dana Jaffe

    Explains the events that led Napoleon Bonaparte to sell the Louisiana Territory and the difficulties that Thomas Jefferson had in making the purchase that doubled the size of the United States.

  • The Louisiana Purchase
    The Louisiana Purchase
    By Blythe Lawrence

    Explores the Louisiana Purchase and the changes it led to. Authoritative text, colorful illustrations, illuminating sidebars, and a "Voices from the Past" feature make this book an exciting and informative read.

  • The Louisiana Purchase: Would You Close the Deal?
    The Louisiana Purchase: Would You Close the Deal?
    By Elaine Landau

    "A basic discussion about the history of the Louisiana Purchase, and how the United States expanded their lands by buying the Louisiana Territory from France"--Provided by publisher.

  • The Louisiana Purchase: A Global Context
    The Louisiana Purchase: A Global Context
    By Robert D. Bush

    With special attention to the diplomatic and constitutional background of the purchase, The Louisiana Purchase examines the event in the context of the Atlantic world, including the impact of the French Revolution and Napoleonic wars in ...

  • The Louisiana Purchase
    The Louisiana Purchase
    By Gail Sakurai

    Chronicles the historical background and political maneuvers that led to the Louisiana Purchase by President Thomas Jefferson in 1803.

  • The Louisiana Purchase: Expanding America's Boundaries
    The Louisiana Purchase: Expanding America's Boundaries
    By Magdalena Alagna

    Explains the events surrounding the Louisiana Purchase, through which President Jefferson acquired enough land to make the United States one of the largest nations in the world.

  • The Louisiana Purchase: What A Deal!
    The Louisiana Purchase: What A Deal!
    By Carole Marsh

    And today, the heartland of America is what is because President Jefferson knew a good deal when he saw one. With this book, kids of all ages will have front-row seats for the closing of the biggest real estate deal in History!

  • The Louisiana Purchase
    The Louisiana Purchase
    By Rachel Lynette

    Provides details about the Louisiana Purchase.

  • The Louisiana Purchase
    The Louisiana Purchase
    By Christy Steele

    Describes the events leading up to the Louisiana Purchase and its impact on United States history.

  • The Louisiana Purchase: Asking Tough Questions
    The Louisiana Purchase: Asking Tough Questions
    By Nel Yomtov

    What was the Louisiana Purchase and why was it important? How did the Louisiana Purchase change the United States? How did it affect the future for black people and American Indians?

  • The Louisiana Purchase
    The Louisiana Purchase
    By Thomas Fleming

    From The Louisiana Purchase Like many other major events in world history, the Louisiana Purchase is a fascinating mix of destiny and individual energy and creativity.

  • The Louisiana Purchase: From Independence to Lewis and Clark
    The Louisiana Purchase: From Independence to Lewis and Clark
    By Michael Burgan

    Discusses political and cultural changes that led to and occurred during the westward expansion of the United States in the 1800s.

  • The Louisiana Purchase
    The Louisiana Purchase
    By Greg Clinton

    When Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out to chart the Louisiana Purchase, they discovered an exciting and varied country. Discover the circumstances and effects of the acquisition in The Louisiana Purchase.

  • The Louisiana Purchase: A History Just for Kids
    The Louisiana Purchase: A History Just for Kids
    By KidCaps

    To put it simply, it was a REALLY good deal. In this book, jut for kids, you will learn how this historic deal happened and what impact it had on the United States.