america

A biography of the 15th-century Italian seaman and navigator who unknowingly discovered a new continent while looking for a western route to India.

A biography of the fifteenth-century Italian seaman and navigator who unknowingly discovered a new continent while looking for a western route to India.

Follows the first voyage of discovery made by Christopher Columbus through excerpts from the journal he kept.

Simple text and illustrations present the life story of fifteenth-century Spanish explorer Ponce de Le?n, covering his search for the Fountain of Youth and his discovery of Florida.

Describes what life was like in the first Spanish colonies in the Americas, discussing its settlers, social structure, daily activities, and impact on American history.

Relates the events of Columbus' second voyage, focusing on the arrival of pigs in the New World.

Presents a brief biography of fifteenth-century explorer Christopher Columbus, describing his life and times in simple text with illustrations.

Discusses some of the things explorers of North America were looking for, including a trade route to Asia, a city of gold, and the Northwest Passage, and describes the Lewis and Clark expedition.

Offers a brief historical overview of the first Dutch colonies in the Americas, and the men and women who settled them.

A biography of Christopher Columbus for young readers, explaining why he is famous, and discussing his early life, his preparation for his voyage, and his landing in America. Includes lists of significant dates and words.