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A biography of Leif, son of Norseman Eric the Red, who led a group of Vikings from Greenland on a voyage which ended on the shores of North America.

Presents the animals Christopher Columbus saw during his exploration of the Americas in the late fifteenth century, including the rats and cats hiding on the ships; turtles, fish, sharks, dolphins, and whales in the sea; and lizards and parrots on land, as described in the ship's log.

Presents different viewpoints on the importance of Columbus in the discovery of America.

Portrays the life of Columbus and his four voyages of exploration to the New World.

Relates the story of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus and gives the history of Columbus Day.

A collection of Native American folktales about the indigenous plants and animals of the Americas arranged in alphabetical order by subject.

A biography of Juan Ponce de Leon including his settling of Hispaniola and his quest for the fountain of youth.

Presents a brief biography of John Cabot, the Italian born explorer whose voyage to the New World in 1497 secured new land claims for England and led to the settlement of Newfoundland and parts of Canada.

Describes the life and accomplishments of explorer Christopher Columbus, covering his first arrival in the Americas and his later voyages, and includes a time line, glossary, and further reading list.

A short biography for children on the life and journeys of French explorer Sieur de La Salle, and includes information about his expeditions to the Mississippi River, Louisiana, and his last expedition near Matagorda Bay, Texas.

Tells the life story of Viking explorer Leif Eriksson, describing his discoveries and adventures, and includes a time line, glossary, "fast facts, " and a list of further resources.

Discusses the life of John Cabot, with an emphasis on his career as an early explorer of North America.

Looks at the exploration of the Americas by Europeans and the relations they had with Native Americans.

Presents humorous but detailed information on the first inhabitants and first explorers of the Americas, discussing the Native Americans, Mayans, Aztecs, Vikings, Columbus, and the Spanish Conquest.

Describes achievements and innovations of the ancient native peoples of all of North America, from growing corn and playing ball games to creating number systems and building such cities as Teotihuac?n and Cahokia.