Follows the adventures of French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, who explored the Great Lakes and helped develop the French fur trade.

Meet the boss -- Where are we heading? -- La Salle's exploration of North America -- Meet the crew -- Check out the ride -- Solve it with science -- Hanging at home -- Meeting and greeting -- Building relationships -- I love nature -- Fortune hunting -- This isn't what it said in the brochure! -- End of the road -- Glossary & timeline -- On the web & books.