america

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.

"In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus never actually set foot in what is now the United States. His voyages took him to islands in the Caribbean and along the coast of South America. The truth is, when Columbus first arrived, Indigenous peoples, including the Taino, had been living there for thousands of years, raising their families, running their societies, and trading with their neighbors. He didn't "discover"? the lands at all! And his name? Not even really Christopher Columbus! Cowritten by bestselling author Kate Messner and our country's premier Taino scholar, this fascinating addition to the series is the one that teachers have been asking for and that kids need to read.".

Presents a brief biography of Italian explorer John Cabot, providing information on childhood, his family life, and his voyages of discovery for England including the discovery of the North American mainland in 1497.

Presents a brief biography of sixteenth-century French navigator who made three voyages to what is today known as Canada, in search of a northwest passage to China, providing information on his life and travels.

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

This book explores the myths about colonization and brings the truth to light. But many popular stories about life in the early American colonies have gotten some facts wrong and left out others altogether.

A biography of the English seaman and explorer who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I for helping to make England a world power by circumnavigating the globe and raiding Spanish ships.

"English explorer Henry Hudson had long searched for a quicker, northern sailing route from Europe to Asia. Three previous expeditions had failed. In 1610, he embarked again to find the fabled Northwest Passage. But when icy waters stranded Hudson and the Discovery in a bay for the winter, tensions flared. The crew lost faith in their captain's leadership and began to plot--mutiny! Told through the. . . graphic novel format, this . . . tale transports readers back in time to follow the fourth, and final, voyage of Henry Hudson"--Provided by publisher.

"On the eve of turning thirty, terrified of being sucked into a life he didn't choose, Jedidiah Jenkins quit his dream job and spent the next sixteen months cycling from Oregon to Patagonia. He chronicled the trip on Instagram, where his photos and profound reflections on life soon attracted hundreds of thousands of followers and got him featured by National Geographic and The Paris Review. In this unflinchingly honest memoir, Jed narrates the adventure that started it all."--Provided by publisher.