The adventures of a boy growing up in the nineteenth century in a Mississippi River town as he plays hookey on an island, witnesses a crime, hunts for pirates' treasure, and becomes lost in a cave.

An introduction to the Mississippi River, covering its wildlife, history, and role in the culture and economy of the United States.

Focuses on this American author's connection with steamboats on the Mississippi River while also presenting a history of the craft.

"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...

An overview of the geography, history, people, animals, resources and economy of the midwestern United States.

An exploration of one of America's greatest rivers, from its headwaters in Minnesota to its mouth at the Gulf of Mexico.

Explore the life of Sieur de La Salle in this captivating biography. At the young age of 23, La Salle left France for the New World. La Salle was the first European to travel the entire length of the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, claiming both the river and land for France. Follow along the brave journey of La Salle and learn the importance of his expeditions in the Great West.

"Book introduces the reader to Forensic Science"--

Describes the conditions that led up to the severe flooding in the Mississippi River Valley in 1993.