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"Did people in the Middle Ages really believe the Earth was flat? Was Columbus the first European to reach the New World? Were European explorers really treated like gods by the indigenous peoples they encountered? You probably think you know the answers to these questions, but sometimes textbooks don't tell the whole truth. This book takes a deep dive into the Age of Exploration, separating myth from reality. Grade-appropriate text is supported by full-color photographs, while fact boxes, sidebars, and timelines provide additional information and historical context"--.

"This book takes a deep dive into the Age of Exploration, separating myth from reality"--Provided by publisher.

"Build literacy skills and social studies content knowledge with the Racing to Colonize the New World primary source reader. This fascinating text explores the discovery of the "New World." This high-interest book spotlights primary source documents and text features include a glossary, index, bold text, and captions"--Amazon.com.

Describes and explains the impact made by Europeans on the lives of various Native American tribes of North, Central, and South America, from the first contact in 1492 to the damage inflicted by Russians in the Aleutian Islands in the eighteenth century.

Including photographs, maps, fact boxes, and Web sites, this book tells of the exploration of Africa and the exploration and influence of the Portuguese and British.

Examines the discovery and exploration of the New World, and describes the settlements of Roanoke and Jamestown, early encounters with Native Americans, Puritans, and government of the colonies.

Examines one group of Indians, that some historians suggest may have taken in the residents of the famous lost colony of Roanoke, who mysteriously disappeared in 1590.

Chronicles the history of the European settlement of North American between 1492 and 1763 and includes information on key explorers, African slaves, and Native Americans who fought unsuccessfully to keep their land and way of life.

A chronicle of the exploration of the Amazon since Europeans discovered it in 1500, covering the history, myths, and legends associated with explorers, scientists, indigenous peoples, and activists.