Publisher's Synopsis
"In 1803, the Louisiana Territory was added to the United States. This event served to double the side of a young United States, even if it still took years to completely explore the new territory. In this up close look at the Louisiana Purchase, young future historians will learn how the United States bought this new territory and what it meant to the future of the U.S. Simple maps and approachable language help struggling readers understand key historical context"--.
