north america

Examines the history of European explorers' and settlers' arrival in America, where they encountered the existing infrastructure of Native Americans' civilization before bringing plants, animals, and disease, contributing to devastating changes to the landscape and society of the "New World.".

The filly Estrella, her human friend, Tio, and her small herd of horses have temporarily escaped from the evil human El Miedo, but he has not given up, and as the dawn horses keep searching for the sweet grasses that will give them strength, new friends--and enemies--both human and animal, will emerge from the shadows.

As the filly Estrella leads her herd north to good grass and water, the stallion Hold On, blinded in the canyon fire, is found by the human boy Tijo, who has an ability to understand horses that sets him apart from other humans--but when Hold On and Tijo catch up with the herd, Estrella must decide whether or not the horses should accept this boy or drive him away.

For some early explorers, the trip to the New World wasn't their first adventure. Readers will be fascinated by these daring men and what drove them to discover new lands. Each has a amazing and unique story.

Describes the eleven distinct regional cultures of North America and explains how their fundamentally different historical roots influence their ideals today.

Examines the location and resources, economy, history, and culture of North America.

Estrella is a filly, daughter of the lead mare, one of a shipment of horses bound for the new world, but when the ship is becalmed and the horses are dropped overboard to lighten the load, Estrella finds that it is up to her to lead the herd to land and safety.

Profusely illustrated text describes one hundred of the mountains, canyons, lakes, rivers, caves, and prairies of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Explores the continent of North America through mathematical problems.

Estrella is a filly, daughter of the lead mare, one of a shipment of horses bound for the new world, but when the ship is becalmed and the horses are dropped overboard to lighten the load, Estrella finds that it is up to her to lead the herd to land and safety.