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

Author: Betsy Maestro
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 09/05/2000
Series: American Story (Hardcover)
Pages: 48
Weight: 1.1lbs
Size: 11.31h x 9.62w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780688134501
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.6
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 43793 / Struggle for a Continent: The French and Indian Wars,1689-1763


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 08/01/2000 pg. 1120
School Library Journal 09/01/2000 pg. 220
Booklist 01/01/2001 pg. 946
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2000 pg. 158 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2001 pg. 158 - Recommended, Satisfactory
School Library Journal 08/24/2000

About the Author
Maestro, Giulio: -

Giulio Maestro is the illustrator of over 100 children's books. He has also written his own books of word play and has co-authored two I Can Read Books with his son, Marco: What Do You Hear When Cows Sing, and Other Silly Riddles and Geese Find the Missing Piece: School Time Riddle Rhymes. The Maestros live in Old Lyme, CT.

Maestro, Betsy: -

Betsy Maestro is the author of the American Story series, illustrated by her husband, Giulio. She has also written several other non-fiction picture books, including the Let's-Read-And-Find-Out science books How Do Apples Grow? and Why Do Leaves Change Color? The Maestros live in Old Lyme, Connecticut.