Author: Betsy Maestro
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688154743
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Christopher Columbus was not the first to discover the Americas, but his voyages led to European exploration of the New World. Rich in resources and natural beauty, the Americas were irresistible to gold-hungry conquistadors. The newcomers gave little thought to those who had called the lands their home, and exploration soon came to signify conquest. The New World -- and the lives of its inhabitants -- would be changed forever.
Exploration and Conquest
Author: Betsy Maestro
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688154743
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Christopher Columbus was not the first to discover the Americas, but his voyages led to European exploration of the New World. Rich in resources and natural beauty, the Americas were irresistible to gold-hungry conquistadors. The newcomers gave little thought to those who had called the lands their home, and exploration soon came to signify conquest. The New World -- and the lives of its inhabitants -- would be changed forever.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688154743
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
Christopher Columbus was not the first to discover the Americas, but his voyages led to European exploration of the New World. Rich in resources and natural beauty, the Americas were irresistible to gold-hungry conquistadors. The newcomers gave little thought to those who had called the lands their home, and exploration soon came to signify conquest. The New World -- and the lives of its inhabitants -- would be changed forever.
The Discovery of the Americas
Author: Betsy Maestro
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688115128
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"The Maestros do a real service here in presenting the more familiar explorers in the context of all the migrations that have populated the Western Hemisphere....An outstanding introduction."--Kirkus Reviews. "The dazzlingly clean and accurate prose and the exhilarating beauty of the pictures combine for an extraordinary achievement in both history and art."--School Library Journal.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688115128
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
"The Maestros do a real service here in presenting the more familiar explorers in the context of all the migrations that have populated the Western Hemisphere....An outstanding introduction."--Kirkus Reviews. "The dazzlingly clean and accurate prose and the exhilarating beauty of the pictures combine for an extraordinary achievement in both history and art."--School Library Journal.
The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History
Author: Jennifer Armstrong
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375812563
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
American history comes alive in these 100 true stories that define our country. This magnificent treasury tells the story of America through 100 true tales. Some are tales of triumph—the midnight ride of Paul Revere, the Wright brothers taking to the air, Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon. Some are tales of tragedy—the fate of the Donner Party, the great fire in Chicago, the eruption of Mount Saint Helens. There are stories of inventors and athletes and abolitionists and artists. Stories about struggling for freedom—again and again, in so many ways. With full-color illustrations on nearly every page and short, exciting stories, this book is perfect for browsing by the entire family. Notes at the end of each story direct readers to related stories. And a guide to thematic story arcs offers readers (and teachers) an easy way to follow their particular interests throughout the book. A treasure trove of a book that belongs in every home! “This lively and engaging collection of stories recounting American history is a wonderful gift not only to the children of this country but also their parents. I can’t wait to share it with my grandchildren.” —Tom Brokaw
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375812563
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
American history comes alive in these 100 true stories that define our country. This magnificent treasury tells the story of America through 100 true tales. Some are tales of triumph—the midnight ride of Paul Revere, the Wright brothers taking to the air, Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon. Some are tales of tragedy—the fate of the Donner Party, the great fire in Chicago, the eruption of Mount Saint Helens. There are stories of inventors and athletes and abolitionists and artists. Stories about struggling for freedom—again and again, in so many ways. With full-color illustrations on nearly every page and short, exciting stories, this book is perfect for browsing by the entire family. Notes at the end of each story direct readers to related stories. And a guide to thematic story arcs offers readers (and teachers) an easy way to follow their particular interests throughout the book. A treasure trove of a book that belongs in every home! “This lively and engaging collection of stories recounting American history is a wonderful gift not only to the children of this country but also their parents. I can’t wait to share it with my grandchildren.” —Tom Brokaw
Explorers Who Got Lost
Author: Diane Sansevere-Dreher
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780812520385
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Examines the adventures of such early explorers of America as Columbus, Dias, and Cabot. Includes information on the events, society, and superstitions of the times.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780812520385
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Examines the adventures of such early explorers of America as Columbus, Dias, and Cabot. Includes information on the events, society, and superstitions of the times.
Hudson
Author: Janice Weaver
Publisher: Tundra Books
ISBN: 1770490965
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
History has not been kind to Henry Hudson. He's been dismissed as a short-tempered man who played favorites with his crew and had an unstoppable ambition and tenacity. Although he gave his name to a mighty river, an important strait, and a huge bay, today he is remembered more for the mutiny that took his life. The grandson of a trader, Hudson sailed under both British and Dutch flags, looking for a northern route to China. Although none of his voyages led to the discovery of a northwest passage, he did explore what is now Hudson's Bay and what is now New York City. Whatever his personal shortcomings, to sail through dangerous, ice-filled waters with only a small crew in a rickety old boat, he must have been someone of rare courage and vision. In Hudson, Janice Weaver has created a compelling portrait of a man who should be remembered not for his tragic end, but for the way he advanced our understanding of the world.
Publisher: Tundra Books
ISBN: 1770490965
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
History has not been kind to Henry Hudson. He's been dismissed as a short-tempered man who played favorites with his crew and had an unstoppable ambition and tenacity. Although he gave his name to a mighty river, an important strait, and a huge bay, today he is remembered more for the mutiny that took his life. The grandson of a trader, Hudson sailed under both British and Dutch flags, looking for a northern route to China. Although none of his voyages led to the discovery of a northwest passage, he did explore what is now Hudson's Bay and what is now New York City. Whatever his personal shortcomings, to sail through dangerous, ice-filled waters with only a small crew in a rickety old boat, he must have been someone of rare courage and vision. In Hudson, Janice Weaver has created a compelling portrait of a man who should be remembered not for his tragic end, but for the way he advanced our understanding of the world.
First Voyage to America
Author: Christopher Columbus
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486122468
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
DIVFascinating historical document includes Columbus' own words documenting voyage, discouraged crew, landfall in the Bahamas, natives, more. 44 illustrations, some from rare sources. Publisher's note. /div
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486122468
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
DIVFascinating historical document includes Columbus' own words documenting voyage, discouraged crew, landfall in the Bahamas, natives, more. 44 illustrations, some from rare sources. Publisher's note. /div
Explorers of the New World
Author: Carla Mooney
Publisher: Build It Yourself
ISBN: 9781936313440
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides twenty-two step-by-step projects to help readers learn about the explorers that discovered America and their voyages.
Publisher: Build It Yourself
ISBN: 9781936313440
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Provides twenty-two step-by-step projects to help readers learn about the explorers that discovered America and their voyages.
Struggle for a Continent
Author: Betsy Maestro
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688134505
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
As early as 1630, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands had settlements or colonies in North America. Always looking for ways to expand their territory, these European nations were constantly at war with one another over trade, borders, and religious differences. Beginning in 1689, their conflicts in Europe spread across the Atlantic to America. Over the next seventy years, competing European powers would battle for control of the New World. The winner would take the prize -- all of North America. Struggle for a Continent tells the riveting story of the French and Indian Wars seventy-four years of fighting that determined the destiny of the future United States. Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2001, National Council for SS & Child. Book Council
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0688134505
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
As early as 1630, Spain, France, England, and the Netherlands had settlements or colonies in North America. Always looking for ways to expand their territory, these European nations were constantly at war with one another over trade, borders, and religious differences. Beginning in 1689, their conflicts in Europe spread across the Atlantic to America. Over the next seventy years, competing European powers would battle for control of the New World. The winner would take the prize -- all of North America. Struggle for a Continent tells the riveting story of the French and Indian Wars seventy-four years of fighting that determined the destiny of the future United States. Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2001, National Council for SS & Child. Book Council
Liberty Or Death
Author: Betsy Maestro
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780688088033
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
From small acts of rebellion through major battles of the Revolutionary War, this informative guide provides readers with an in-depth review of the events that led to the colonies gaining their freedom from the British in order to become the free nation that it is today.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780688088033
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
From small acts of rebellion through major battles of the Revolutionary War, this informative guide provides readers with an in-depth review of the events that led to the colonies gaining their freedom from the British in order to become the free nation that it is today.
Now Let Me Fly
Author: Dolores Johnson
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613016681
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A young girl describes how she once heard the sound of warning drums in Africa signaling the coming of horror. Kidnapped, made to march while chained, and taken to America to be sold at an auction, she undergoes the brutalities of slavery in this tale of a strong-willed girl who lives in harsh surroundings. Full color.
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613016681
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A young girl describes how she once heard the sound of warning drums in Africa signaling the coming of horror. Kidnapped, made to march while chained, and taken to America to be sold at an auction, she undergoes the brutalities of slavery in this tale of a strong-willed girl who lives in harsh surroundings. Full color.