Presents a thinly fictionalized autobiography of Jack Kerouac's cross-country adventure across North America on a quest for self-knowledge as experienced by his alter-ego, Sal Paradise and Sal's friend Dean Moriarty (Kerouac's real life friend Neal Cassady).
Uses anthropological theories and discoveries to tell the story of when, how, and from where the earliest Americans entered and spread across the continent and discusses their relationship to modern Native Americans.
"Despite their many differences, all Native Americans share a profound appreciation of the cycles of nature and a belief in the cosmic interconnectedness of all things. Professor Larry J. Zimmerman tells the tragic tale of their conquest and dispossession, followed by their survival against the odds and the renewal of pride in a distinctive cultural heritage. Learn about American Indian traditions and the history behind them that create a unique Native American identity. Their crafts and their reverence for the land are also both described in detail - inspiring us to turn our thoughts to the natural world and our own place in it"--Amazon.com.
Explores the length of the Pan-American Highway, offering facts about its origin and development, animal and plant life, and major attractions. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
An introduction to the European colonization and settlement of North America, covering leaders, the Spanish conquest, Roanoke, Plymouth, Jamestown, and more. Includes teacher notes.
An introduction to the French explores who established New France and present-day Canada, showing the adventures as the first Europeans discover St. Lawrence River, New York Bay, and Quebec.
Follows the travels of Italian explorer John Cabot, born Giovanni Caboto, who moved to England and got King Henry VII to back an expedition across the Atlantic, where Cabot found what is now Canada. Eager to discover more, Cabot soon set sail on another voyage -- never to be heard from again.
Detailed photos and full-color maps help take readers on a fascinating visual journey through North America! This book's appealing format highlights the facts about the human and physical geography of the continent. Readers will put their analytical skills to use to interpret different types of maps as sources of information, from physical maps that show the region's landmarks to political maps that teach about the region's countries to interesting cultural and thematic maps.
