Exploration and Conquest: The Americas After Columbus: 1500-1620

by Giulio Maestro and Betsy Maestro

Book Overview

Christopher Columbus was not the first to discover the Americas, but his voyages led to European exploration of the New World. Rich in resources and natural beauty, the Americas were irresistible to gold-hungry conquistadors. The newcomers gave little thought to those who had called the lands their home, and exploration soon came to signify conquest. The New World -- and the lives of its inhabitants -- would be changed forever.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688154743
• ISBN13: 9780688154745
• Release Date: August 1997
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.1" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 5

Customer Reviews

Good picture book for middle grades history course

This text is lengthier than the Constitution book. I believe it can still be easily read and discussed in two class periods. The text can be easily separated between the Conquistadors and other French & English explorers. This book covers quite a few explorers so, a graphic organizer that lists the names of the men would be helpful for students to keep information during the story.

Exploration and Conquest: The Americas After Columbus

Outstanding description of explorers to the new world after Columbus. Puts the voyages and their countries motives into perspective with clear and concise chrolological account. Highly recommended for the 4th grade explorers unit, and from the 3rd grade through the 7th grade. An excellent historical book and contains good color illustrations. I would recommend it to students from the 3rd grade through the 7th grade, and wish to include a recommendation for teachers, as well.