Bibliograph

Where is the Mississippi River?, by Dina Anastasio ; illustrated by Ted Hammond

Type

Label

Where is the Mississippi River?, by Dina Anastasio ; illustrated by Ted Hammond

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 108)

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Where is the Mississippi River?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

967056796

Responsibility statement

by Dina Anastasio ; illustrated by Ted Hammond

Series statement

Where is?

Summary

"Discover the history and culture of one of the most famous waterways in the world: the mighty Mississippi! The most famous river in America runs like a spine between the eastern and western parts of the country, flowing through ten states before it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The mighty Miss also flows through the history of America, giving rise to great stories about the people who lived on it and used it as a watery highway, from Native Americans and European explorers to skillful riverboat captains and colorful gamblers traveling on luxurious steamboats. And of course it was the first truly American writer, Mark Twain, who grew up along its banks and made the Mississippi River famous around the world. This book, part of theNew York Timesbest-selling series, is enhanced by eighty illustrations and a detachable fold-out map complete with four photographs on the back"--, Provided by publisher"The most famous river in America runs like a spine between the eastern and western parts of the country, flowing through ten states before it empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The mighty Miss also flows through the history of America, giving rise to great stories about the people who lived on it and used it as a watery highway, from Native Americans and European explorers to skillful riverboat captains and colorful gamblers traveling on luxurious steamboats. And of course it was the first truly American writer, Mark Twain, who grew up along its banks and made the Mississippi River famous around the world"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Where Is the Mississippi River? -- The Mighty Mississippi -- A River Is Born -- Exploring the River -- Traveling the River -- The Man Known as Mark Twain -- The River at War -- Locks, Tugs, and Waterfalls -- Disaster -- Keeping It Clean

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor