Who Was First?: Discovering the Americas (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780618663910)

Many generations of American schoolchildren were taught that Columbus discovered America, and a holiday reminds us every October. But historical investigation in recent years has shown us otherwise. There is evidence that adventurers, explorers, traders, and nomads from various parts of the globe set foot on American soil long before 1492. And expeditions that landed in the Americas reported people already living there--indicating that America had been "discovered" before.
Russell Freedman brings his legendary skills as researcher and storyteller to this fresh and intriguing look at the American past. Colorful legends and first-person accounts are woven into the riveting narrative, which also illuminates the way historians and mapmakers have gathered, evaluated, and recorded information throughout the ages.

Author: Russell Freedman
ISBN-10: 0618663916
ISBN-13: 9780618663910
Publisher: Clarion Books
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2007
Pages: 96
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.35lbs
Size: 9.60h x 9.70w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.6
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 118045 / Who Was First? Discovering the Americas

Award: Children's Book Committee Award - Winner
Award: Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Cybils - Finalist

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2007 pg. 989
School Library Journal 11/01/2007 pg. 146
Booklist 10/01/2007 pg. 58
Kirkus Best Children's Books 11/15/2007 pg. 1
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2007 pg. 458 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2007 pg. 139 - Recommended
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2007 pg. 34
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2008 pg. 109
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2008 pg. 13
New York Times Book Review 02/17/2008 pg. 17
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2008 pg. 178 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style