america

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

After Christopher Columbus and other European explorers arrived in the Americas, the lands they explored were often called the :New Worlds." However, these lands were new only to the people of Europe.

Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to various eras in U.S. history.

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.

Examines the history of Columbus Day, a holiday observed in the United States, and looks at traditions associated with the celebration.

This book covers the traditions, social organizations, languages, and ideas that shaped ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. The intellectual and cultural achievements of Pre-Columbian America rivaled those of ancient Rome and Egypt, and greatly enriched the landscape of present-day Mexico and Central America.

Examines the rich cultural achievements of the early civilizations from North, Middle and South America, including the Inca and Maya societies, beliefs and innovations.