"European explorers left their homes to explore an unknown world. They did not always find what they expected. But they helped discover the truth about our world's geography. These early expeditions helped map out the modern world."--Back cover.
Explores the culture of different tribes that lived along the East coast, including the Northeastern and Southeastern regions, and describes how their lives were affected by the arrival of the Europeans.
Provides an account of the War of 1812, in which the United States became caught up in Britain's war with France to prove its independence from Great Britain. Discusses how Francis Scott Key was inspired to pen his poem which became the lyrics for "The Star Spangled Banner.".
