Bibliograph

Explorers of the New World, discover the golden age of exploration, Carla Mooney ; illustrated by Tom Casteel

Type

Label

Explorers of the New World, discover the golden age of exploration, Carla Mooney ; illustrated by Tom Casteel

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 116) and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 9-12Guided Reading Level : S

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Explorers of the New World

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

690087058

Responsibility statement

Carla Mooney ; illustrated by Tom Casteel

Series statement

"Build it yourself" series

Sub title

discover the golden age of exploration

Summary

"Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden Age of Exploration" offers a fascinating look at the explorers and their voyages during the Age of Exploration and Discovery. Readers ages 9-12 can delve into the expeditions of Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, John Cabot, Hernán Cortés, and more. Using common household items and minimal supervision, kids enjoy 22 hands-on activities to help them learn about these legendary explorers and their voyages. Discover how the adventures of a few people 500 years ago changed world history..."--P. [4] of cover

Table Of Contents

Timeline -- Exploring in the age of discovery -- Searching for a water route to Asia -- Voyage to the New World : Christopher Columbus -- Searching for the Northwest Passage : John Cabot -- Circling the globe : Ferdinand Magellan -- The Spanish Conquistadors -- Journeys inland

Target audience

juvenile

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