america

A bibliography containing over 1,100 titles to be used by high school students or adults who are looking for classic or contemporary fiction about the history of the United States.

Describes the life and achievements of the sixteenth-century Spaniard who explored Florida and other southern states, and became the first white man to cross the Mississippi River.

Presents an overview of Hernando de Soto's life as well as his influence on history and the world.

An exploration of the people who could have discovered America, such as Christopher Columbus, Admiral Zheng He of China, the Vikings, and the Irish.

Norse settlers in the New World encounter hostile natives and finally decide to return to their home land.

Brief text and illustrations chronicle the life, voyages, and discoveries of the intrepid explorer.

Examines the life of Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, discussing his childhood and youth, his travels to Spain, his voyage on behalf of King Ferdinand V, his development of a navigation system, his further expeditions, and his final years.

Written as a diary by Columbus's cabin boy, presents a personal view of the first trip across the Atlantic and his discovery of America.

Relates the adventures of the Norse explorer who left Greenland to sail west into uncharted waters in search of new land.

Examines the life and adventures of Christopher Columbus and the events that led to the discovery of America.