Books with title What's the Deal?: Jefferson, Napoleon, and the Louisiana Purchase

What's The Deal is 144 pages with about 60 illustrations taking up a half page or full page. These are paintings, ink drawings, and newspaper cartoons. The book begins with a six page list of a "case of characters," with a 2-sentence thumbnail description of each, for example, Rene-Robert La Salle (French explorer who claimed the Louisiana Territory in 1682), James Madison and Robert Livingston (negotiated the Louisiana Purchase Treaty), King Louis XV (gave Louisiana Territory to Spain, that is, to his cousin King Charles III of Spain), and Napoleon (took back the Louisiana Territory and sold it to the U.S.).

The 22-book American Milestone series is featured as "Retailers Recommended Fabulous Products" in the August 2012 edition of Educational Dealer magazine. It was a Pig in a Poke, so to Speak! The land seemed endless. It was dirt cheap? What was it good for? Who wants it? For sale? Sold to the highest bidder? And what's it work today, friend? It was a deal too good to be true! But it was true! 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! Inquire within to learn about the biggest bargain in American history. A deal too good to be true - only it was! The story of the amazing Louisiana Purchase is filled with history, mystery, legend, lore and so much more! Excuse me - don't forget your change. A partial Table of Content includes: The Year Was 1803What A Deal! The Louisiana PurchaseSetting the StageThe French ConnectionBuild A Raft! Rollin' On The RiverMississippi Mud PieCrops, Goods, Services, and CitizensLouisiana Purchase TriviaUrgent Telegram!!! Pen a PoemAnd much more!

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and opened the nation to the West. This book follows the history and politics that led up to this momentous land deal. Readers will learn about important events that affected the purchase, from the French Revolution and rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to American westward expansion. Important figures include Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Lewis and Clark, and Napoleon. Eye-catching visuals accompany accessible text to give students a deep understanding of the topic, while primary sources give a rich sense of historical context. Readers will love reliving Thomas Jeffersons successful presidency, and his greatest achievement, the Louisiana Purchase.

The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and opened the nation to the West. This book follows the history and politics that led up to this momentous land deal. Readers will learn about important events that affected the purchase, from the French Revolution and rise of Napoleon Bonaparte to American westward expansion. Important figures include Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, Lewis and Clark, and Napoleon. Eye-catching visuals accompany accessible text to give students a deep understanding of the topic, while primary sources give a rich sense of historical context. Readers will love reliving Thomas Jefferson’s successful presidency, and his greatest achievement, the Louisiana Purchase.