General & Miscellaneous South American History, Explorers - Biography, Exploration & Discovery - History, Historical Biography - Explorers, World History - General & Miscellaneous
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Synopsis
Those who were brave enough to venture into the wild frontiers of North America are the focus for this exciting new history series. Detailed maps and interesting illustrations supplement the text, as the struggles of these adventurers are brought into a light that will spark an appreciation for the past.Editorials
Children's Literature
The exploration of South America was swift and brutal. Spain and Portugal were both desperate to establish and maintain a foothold in the New World throughout the sixteenth century. To that end, each sent several expeditions to search for gold and silver as well as to maintain a foothold on the continent. Ironically enough, several of the explorers worked for both nations at different times in their lives. The authors provide brief biographies on several of the explorers who altered the cultural landscape of South America, from Amerigo Vespucci to Francis Drake. The biographies of the explorers are an adequate introduction to those men, but the authors fail to offer more than a cursory look at the effect the exploration and early colonization had on the native people of South America. Full color illustrations, historical images, and full-color maps are included throughout. Words in bold throughout the text are defined in the glossary at the end of the text. Also included are an index, additional sources to consult, and a timeline of the events described. Part of the "Exploring the Americas" series. 2004, Raintree, Ages 8 to 12.—Danielle Williams
Book Details
Published
September 1, 2003
Publisher
Heinemann Library
Pages
64
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781410903358