Monday on the Mississippi

Readers of this colorful picture book will take a trip down the Mississippi, from Lake Itasca to the delta in Louisiana. The poetic text highlights important locations and historical events along the way. The title page features a map of the river's entire span, and each double page spread has a smaller map of the featured area. Written by Marilyn Singer, illustrated by Frane' Lessac, it could be used to supplement a unit on the Mississippi for younger grades.