"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...

Text and photographs describe the progression of cargo barges down the Mississippi River from Minneapolis to New Orleans.

Describes how Blanche Douglas Leathers studied the Mississippi River and passed the test to become a steamboat captain in 1894.

Traces the course of the river Mark Twain immortalized; describes its physical features, history, and importance.

Describes the severe flooding of the Mississippi River in 1993, the effects on people near the river, and the aftermath.

Briefly describes the Mississippi River, what it looks like, its major tributaries, where it flows, and its importance.

Discusses the Mississippi River, its source, outlet, history, people and uses today.

"Readers will travel through the heartland of America to the bayous of Louisiana in this journey down the Mississippi River. Learn about cities, the tributaries, and the system of locks and dams on the mighty Mississippi River"--

Discusses the importance of the Mississippi River, its role in the agricultural and industrial development of the United States, floods and their impact, and various threats to the river.