Exploration and conquest : the Americas after Columbus, 1500-1620

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 inhabi…

Introducing North America

How many countries are in North America? Where do bald eagles live? What language is spoken in Mexico? This book answers these questions and more as it introduces young readers to the continent of North America through age-appropriate maps, engaging photographs, and simple text. Topics covered within the book include where the continent is, climate, geography, animals and plants, countries, peo…

Many nations : an alphabet of Native America

From Anishanabe artists making birch bark bowls to Zuni elders saying prayers for the day that is done, the diversity of Native American cultures is simplypresented in this unique and beautiful alphabet book.

Machu Picchu

The story of the rise of the Inkas and the building of the great city of Machu Picchu is described in this book. The city is as astonishing as were its builders. Set in a remote, inaccessible area of the high Andes, this breathtaking city was never found by the Spanish Conquistadors and remains an untouched example of Inka genius. Wonders of the World series The winner of numerous awards, thi…

Central America

Part of a comprehensive series for the study of localities in countries around the world, this book looks at Central America.

The national anthem

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9780516263823

Collation

47 pages : illustration ; 21 cm

Series Title

A True Book

Call Number

973 QUI

The Maya

An introduction to the dramatic history of the Maya. Includes facts, activities and a traditional story, bringing to life different aspects of the Maya civilization.

I am an American : a true story of Japanese internment

Illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Young Shi Nomura was among the 120,000 American citizens who lost everything when he was sent by the U.S. government to Manzanar, an interment camp in the California desert, simply because he was of Japanese ancestry.

If you lived with the Sioux Indians

If you lived with the Sioux Indians --Would you hunt for food? --What kind of home would you live in? --What would be the bravest thing you could do? This book tells you what it was like to live as a Sioux Indian in North and South Dakota during the years 1800 to 1850.

A river ran wild : an environmental history

Beloved author of the classic The Great Kapok Tree, Lynne Cherry explores the true story of the Nashua River in Massachusetts in this nonfiction picture book about restoration, renewal, and environmental consciousness. Over 7,000 years ago Native Americans settled on the Nashua River, a beautiful and leafy valley. But the industrialization of nearby areas would lead to the deterioration of n…