New Orleans
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Discover the history, geography, government, economy, religion, and culture of New Orleans. This book covers the city's discovery by La Salle, how it was named for King Louis XIV, and acquired by the U.S. in the Louisiana Purchase. Geographic features are highlighted such as the city's major port and location between Lake Ponchatrain, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Mississippi River. Includes the range of diverse peoples from the Muskogean, Caddo, and Tunica Native Americans to the French, Spanish, Creole, and Cajuns that make up New Orleans's history. Historic landmarks such as the French Quarter and Old Square are covered, as well as jambalaya, jazz, Mardi Gras, and Hurricane Katrina. Informative sidebars, bold glossary terms, and an index accompany engaging text and interactive graphic elements. Includes timeline, maps, index, and glossary.
Format:Library Binding
Language:English
ISBN:1596797215
ISBN13:9781596797215
Release Date:January 2006
Publisher:Checkerboard Books
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.51 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.0" x 8.0"
Age Range:8 to 11 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 6
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