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 inhabitants -- would be changed forever.

Author: Betsy Maestro
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 08/25/1997
Series: American Story (Paperback)
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.53lbs
Size: 10.98h x 7.06w x 0.17d
ISBN: 9780688154745
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.2
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 43782 / Exploration and Conquest: The Americas After Columbus, 1500-1620


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/18/1997

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.