What really happened? -- The Columbus myths -- Vikings in North America -- The fabled Fountain of Youth -- God or man? -- A job for men? -- A tale of treasure -- The fictional frontiersman -- Heroes or failures? -- Keep inquiring.
Summary:
"It's something many Americans are certain is a solid fact: Columbus discovered America. But it's not true. First, Columbus never landed on the North American mainland. And second, how can someone "discover" a place that's already home to millions of people? In this lively and engaging book, readers will uncover the truth behind many myths about explorers in the Americas. Accessible text addresses important elementary social studies topics. Vivid images enliven the design, while captions, fact boxes, and a graphic organizer enrich the main content"-- Provided by publisher.
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