america

Presents an argument that suggests Africans were in North America before Columbus, and provides documentary evidence to support the claim, citing the trade of plants, animals, and textiles between continents, as well as the diaries, journals, and accounts of explorers.

Examines the life and explorations of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, discussing his youth in fifteenth-century Spain, his early travels, and his search for the Pacific Ocean.

A biography of French explorer Samuel de Champlain, who was the founder of the city of Quebec.

"In 1492, Christopher Columbus discovered the Americas. Or did he? Look at all the facts and discover the fiction through primary sources, infographics, and leveled text. Readers will learn the full story about Christopher Columbus's . . . voyage"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the voyages of Christopher Columbus who determined to beat everyone in the race to the Indies.

In graphic novel format, describes the life and voyages of John Cabot, the Italian-born explorer who claimed land in the New World for England in 1497.

Describes the life and voyages of the Italian-born explorer John Cabot, who claimed land in the New World for England in 1497.

Provides information about the life of Christopher Columbus, and discusses his role in the discovery and exploration of America.

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.

Explores various myths about explorers in the Americas.