america

Miguel Villac? Y?cotl dreams of finding gold and in his quest, witnesses the discovery and conquest of America.

Discusses the secret story of Christopher Columbus' voyage from Europe to the Americas in the late fifteenth century, covering his challenge to map makers by sailing west in search of a new passage to India. Includes a CD.

Presents in graphic novel format the life and adventures of sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Le?n.

A brief biography of Vasco N??ez de Balboa, discussing how how he rose to great power through his sailing abilities even though he was born into a respected but poor family.

"In a pattern anyone familiar with the European explorers of the 1500s will recognize, Francisco Vazquez de Coronado set out in search of land and treasure. Following in the footsteps of Hernan Cortes, Coronado set out for the New World in hopes of claiming land and wealth for Spain ... [This book describes] the Coronado expedition from Mexico to Kansas as ...[he] sought in vain for the mythical seven cities of gold"--Provided by publisher.

In this book, readers will learn about who Christopher Columbus was and why his accidental discovery of the Americas was so important.

"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"--.

Looks at the voyage of Giovanni daVerrazzano focusing on the discovery of New York Harbor, the eastern coast of North America, and the Native Americans who lived in the region.