World Made New Why the Age of Exploration Happened and How It Changed the World

Name: World Made New Why the Age of Exploration Happened and How It Changed the World
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ISBN: 9780792264545

ISBN-10: 0792264541

ISBN-13: 9780792264545

Edition: 2007

Authors: John Glenn, Marc Aronson, National Geographic Kids Staff

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National Geographic has always given readers the bigger picture of our world. NowThe World Made Newshows children the bigger context of American history. Written by award-winning children's author Marc Aronson and John W. Glenn, this innovative title will lead children through the causes and consequences of the defining age of exploration. Its unique approach will provide children with new ways of thinking about and learning from history, and instill a lasting sense of our country's past. The World Made Newprovides a detailed account of the charting of the New World and the long-term effects of America's march into history. The text uses primary sources to bring history to life and…

Book details

List price: $17.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Disney Publishing Worldwide
Publication date: 8/14/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 64
Size: 9.88" wide x 10.29" long x 0.37" tall
Weight: 1.144



Introduction


Causes: Why Was There an Age of Exploration?


Europe Sets Sail


Religion


Competition


Wealth


Glory


Knowledge


Empires of the Americas


The Inca


The Aztec


The Lost City


Trade


What Happened: The Explorers


Columbus and the New World


The Age of Exploration


Cortes


Pizarro


Cartier


De Soto


Drake


Consequences: How the Explorers Changed the World


A World Joined


Disease


Plants & Animals


Population


Dinner


Global-Gold


Migration


Ideas


Ways of Living


Conclusion


Place-finder Map


Biographical Dictionary


Glossary


Sources & Web Sites


Index