america

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.

A brief biography of Italian explorer John Cabot, who in hopes of finding a shorter route to Asia landed in Newfoundland, Canada.

Describes the history and significance of Columbus Day. Also includes a blue corn cake recipe and instructions for making a boat craft from a walnut shell and clay.

Examines the lives of children in the British colonies of North America during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, including children of European colonists, African slaves, and Native Americans.

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

A brief biography of Amerigo Vespucci who is best known for exploring South America and the West Indies.