Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.
Discover the origins of European exploration of the Americas. A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study. This book describes the origins of European exploration of the Americas, including the Vikings, the search for a new route to Asia, for gold, and for a Northwest Passage, and discusses the Lewis and Clark Expedition and modern explorers.
The narratives of early explorers of the American coast are as thrilling as any adventure story. Thomas Wentworth Higginson's 'A Book of American Explorers' extracts the most interesting parts of these stories, keeping the original language and grammar intact. Through this, Higginson aims to give readers a taste for these fascinating tales and inspire them to explore the original sources further. This book features accounts of explorers from a variety of nations, including the Northmen, Italians, Englishmen, Frenchmen, Spaniards, and Dutchmen. It starts with the Norse legends and ends with the establishment of the Virginia and Massachusetts colonies and the New Netherlands on American soil. The tales include shipwrecks, daring deeds, and encounters with indigenous peoples, making 'A Book of American Explorers' a thrilling read for both history buffs and adventure lovers.
