| Explorers of North America (a True Book: American History) Contributor(s): Taylor-Butler, Christine (Author) |
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ISBN: 0531147827 ISBN-13: 9780531147825 Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade OUR PRICE: $6.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2008 Annotation: - Clean new design for easy readability and comprehension - Updated text presented in a lively, continuous narrative - New center-spread "sidebar" feature presenting material in a fun, creative way - Excellent age-appropriate introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects - "Words to Know" glossary clarifies subject-specific vocabulary - "Learn More" section encourages independent study - Index makes navigating subject matter easy |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - Exploration & Discovery |
| Dewey: 970.01 |
| Lexile Measure: 650 |
| Series: True Books: American History (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.1" H x 7.08" W x 8.4" (0.25 lbs) 48 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 118809 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Discover the origins of European exploration of the Americas.A True Book: American History series allows readers to experience the earliest moments in American history and to discover how these moments helped shape the country that it is today. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.This book describes the origins of European exploration of the Americas, including the Vikings, the search for a new route to Asia, for gold, and for a Northwest Passage, and discusses the Lewis and Clark Expedition and modern explorers. |