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The story of the European discovery of North America does not end with 2014;in fact it does not really even begin with 1492 ;Christopher Columbus. This engaging title tells the story of the explorers who became the first Europeans to visit the lands that would later become the United States of America. Readers will learn about the Spanish explorers of the Southwest and the Gulf Coast, the English and Dutch explorers of the Atlantic Coast, and the French explorers of the St. Lawrence River, the Great Lakes, and the Mississippi River. They'll discover what the goals and motivations behind each expedition were, which native people the explorers encountered, and what sorts of obstacles had to be overcome for each expedition to succeed. A fascinating account of a formational period in American history.

Describes the 1633 voyage of the ship Treadwell carrying Puritans and colonists from England to the New World.

Reveals how the voyages of Columbus reintroduced plants and animals that had been separated millions of years earlier, documenting how the ensuing exchange of flora and fauna between Eurasia and the Americas fostered a European rise.

In 1492 members of an enchanted voyage discover the sorcerous kingdom of Prester John.

Discusses the difficulties sailing the new route to Asia with Christopher Columbus.

A new craze for Truth Tellers sends the doctor on a new adventure. While the Doctor and Nyssa investigate the phenomenon, they discover the truth about the Truth Tellers is more sinister than anyone could have imagined.

"Readers decide if they would sail with Christopher Columbus, and then find out what really happened"--Provided by publisher.

Living in the American colonies was difficult at times as towns were built, governance was established, and people from many different backgrounds, including Native Americans, learned to live together. By the 1770s, many colonists were asserting their belief in a new country free from English rule. Readers meet a young colonist growing up during the tumult of the pre-Revolutionary era. This unique, first-person perspective introduces readers to a period important to the social studies curriculum. Historical images and fact boxes add context to the main content, which focuses more on the chores, schooling, and family life of colonial children.