"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"--Provided by publisher.

A Mississippi journey -- The river source -- The upper river -- Dams and locks -- The Twin Cities -- The working river -- Where rivers meet -- The Missouri -- Flood alert! -- Cotton country -- Heading south -- The river delta -- New Orleans.