Morning Girl, who loves the day, and her younger brother Star Boy, who loves the night, take turns describing their life on an island in pre-Columbian America; in Morning Girl's last narrative, she witnesses the arrival of the first Europeans to her world.
Discusses the work, homes, crafts, customs, religions, and architecture of the early Indians of North, Central, and South America, from the cold northern regions to the tropical forests.
Examines the voyages undertaken by Christopher Columbus in the fifteen century which led accidently to the discovery of America, and discusses the impact of Columbus's explorations on the history of the world.
Discusses how the European invasion affected the Indians, including influence of the Spanish, French, English, and Dutch, and how the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War changed their lives.
Traces the journeys and adventures of those who explored the North American continent including the Spanish conquistadores, the Vikings, French Voyageurs, and mountain men.
Chronicles the voyages of Columbus after his famous 1492 landfall in the Americas, explaining how they reflected Columbus's uncanny navigational skills before taking an extreme toll on his health and personal circumstances.
