| Russian Colonies in the Americas Contributor(s): Parker, Lewis K. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0823964701 ISBN-13: 9780823964703 Publisher: PowerKids Press OUR PRICE: $24.96 Product Type: Library Binding Published: August 2003 Annotation: Did you know that many Americans thought that the purchase of Alaska from Russia was a foolish idea? That's just one of the many interesting facts that reluctant readers will be surprised to learn. Vivid, dramatic photos and easily-accessible text highlight the courage and determination of Russian colonists as they tamed the wilderness of Alaska and settled in present-day California. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery |
| Dewey: 979.802 |
| LCCN: 2002000156 |
| Series: Reading Power: European Colonies in the Americas |
| Physical Information: 0.29" H x 6.38" W x 9.28" (0.49 lbs) 24 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Russia - Geographic Orientation - Alaska - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 62505 Reading Level: 4.3 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |