Introduces readers to the magnificent kingdoms and empires of early South, Middle, and North America and the rich heritage of the peoples who made them.
Examines one group of Indians, that some historians suggest may have taken in the residents of the famous lost colony of Roanoke, who mysteriously disappeared in 1590.
"Discusses the life of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, including his travels in the Americas, the claim of Florida for Spain, and his eventual discovery of the Mississippi River"--Provided by publisher.
"Examines the life of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, including his birth and early sea voyages, his famed discovery of the New World, and his legacy in American history"--Provided by publisher.
An account of the expedition that led Spanish explorer Cabaza de Vaca from Florida to Texas to Mexico, where he was the first to see possum and bison, the first to see the Mississippi River and pave the way for other explorers such as Coronado and de Soto.
Examines the life and accomplishments of fifteenth-century Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci, discussing his youth and early jobs, his work for Christopher Columbus, his disputed expedition of 1497, and his other voyages.
