america

Presents an historical atlas of Ancient America containing detailed maps, photographs, and illustrations on the civilizations of over three thousand years of Mesoamerican society, commerce, political, and social development, and describes the Toltecs, Zapotecs, Mixtee, Mayans, and Aztecs.

Rhyming text describes Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the New World.

Describes the three voyages to the New World made by a sixteenth-century French navigator.

Biography of explorer Ponce de Le?n, profiling his life and travels to the New World, both with Christopher Columbus and on expeditions of his own.

Presents a brief biography of the sixteenth-century Spanish explorer who traveled across Florida and other southern states, and became the first white man to cross the Mississippi River.

A portrait of the man who went on a quest across the ocean to find an entire new world.

Chronicles the history of the Vikings and discusses how they discovered Canada, where they traveled, what gods inspired them, where they lived, and other related topics.

A biography of the Spanish explorer who became the first European to reach the Mississippi River.

Simple text and illustrations introduce early readers to the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus.

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