HISTORY
Schaefer, Ted

Exploring the Americas

(4) 4-6 Making a New Nation series. After a context-setting introduction, brief vignettes recount the early expeditions of European explorers to the Americas during the 1400s and 1500s. The encounters and exploits of many well-known Spanish, French, English, and Portuguese explorers are simply told, giving limited but accessible information. Sidebars, photographs, drawings, and maps are included in the pleasing if somewhat busy design. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

RELATED 

Get connected. Join our global community of more than 200,000 librarians and educators.

This coverage is free for all visitors. Your support makes this possible.

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing.

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?