america

Explores the time in which Columbus lived, his voyages and discovery of the New World, and the Spanish settlements that resulted from them.

Describes what life was like in the first French colonies in the Americas.

Describes what life was like in the first English colonies in the Americas.

Describes the establishment of a Dutch colony in North America, known as New Netherland, that eventually became New York City.

A collection of biographies of figures from the exploration of the Americas, including Leif Eriksson, Henry Hudson, Charles Darwin, and more.

The wildest frontiers of North, Central, and South America are explored.

"Learn the story of Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Le?n and how he shaped the history of both Florida and Puerto Rico during the Age of Exploration"--Provided by publisher.

"Presents a collection of stories from nations and cultures across two continents [North and South America], the Sea-Ringed World, as the Aztecs called it, from the edge of Argentina all the way up to Alaska"--OCLC.

This book uncovers the hidden truths about a famous moment in history -- Christopher Columbus' "discovery" of America in 1492. According to the authors, Columbus first voyaged to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America where Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living for thousands of years.

Explores the scientific, agricultural, written, mathematical, astronomy-related, and legal innovations of the ancient civilizations of the Americas. Includes color photographs, fact boxes, a glossary, and additional resources.