Bibliograph

Columbus didn't discover America, exposing myths about explorers in the Americas, Janey Levy

Type

Label

Columbus didn't discover America, exposing myths about explorers in the Americas, Janey Levy

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Columbus didn't discover America

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1077581446

Responsibility statement

Janey Levy

Series statement

Exposed! More myths about American history

Sub title

exposing myths about explorers in the Americas

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

Table Of Contents

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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification