Exploration Kids Books - American Exploer Books

Who Was First? Discovering the AmericasRussell Freedman; ages 11 and upHistorian Russell Freeman explores the various claims to the "discovery" of the American continents. Every U.S. school child knows the story of Columbus, but what about the Chinese explorer, Zheng He? This lavishly illustrated volume traces explorers' journeys with archival maps, charts, and timelines. Freeman discusses the