Bridges: Explorers of the Americas
Description
When Columbus landed in the Americas, the world entered a new age of exploration. Explorers from Spain, England, and France searched for a passage to Asia. They raced to claim land for their countries. But this New World wasn't empty. Millions of Native Americans already lived there. Discover how the explorers forever changed both the Old World and the New.
Get the book
Other editions
Similar books
-
A Book of Bridges: Here To There and Me To You
By Cheryl KeelyBut while bridges can be quite grand, this reminds us that their main purpose is bringing people together. This is perfect for budding architects, as well as readers who can relate to having loved ones who live far away.
-
I Am Ruby Bridges
By Ruby BridgesI Am Ruby Bridges offers hope and confidence to all children and is a perfect learning tool for schools and libraries to teach the story of Ruby Bridges as never before and introducing this landmark story to young readers in a powerful new ...
-
BUILDING BRIDGES: Engaging Students at Risk Through the Power of Relationships
By DON. PARKERBUILDING BRIDGES: Engaging Students at Risk Through the Power of Relationships
-
The Story of Ruby Bridges: A Biography Book for New Readers
By Arlisha Norwood AlstonDiscover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Jackie Robinson, and Barack Obama.
-
Hudson River Bridges
By Kathryn W. BurkeHudson River Bridges documents how these structures remain beautiful testaments to cooperative efforts during trying times in America's history.
-
This Is Your Time
By Ruby BridgesCivil rights activist Ruby Bridges--who, at the age of six, was the first African American to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans--shares her story through text and historical photographs, offering a powerful call to ...
-
The Portland Bridge Book
By Sharon Wood WortmanThis history of Portland's bridges includes all the bridges on the Willamette River from the St. Johns to Oregon City, plus three bridges on the Columbia.
-
Extraordinary Bridges: The Science of How and Why They Were Built
By Sonya NewlandExplore the design, construction, and engineering processes that went into creating some of these marvelous bridges. Extraordinary Bridges will leave you with a better understanding and a greater appreciation of these amazing structures.
-
Burned Bridges
By A.J. StewartHe took a long slow breath that he tried to keep quiet, and he closed his eyes hard. Pressed Dante into another compartment to be dealt with later. Then he opened his eyes again. They got closer to the castle. “It's not a castle,” said ...
-
Bridges are to Cross
By Philemon SturgesEveryone knows bridges are to cross -- to get to the other side.