The world made new : why the Age of Exploration happened & how it changed the world
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The World Made New provides an 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 features profiles of the major explorers of the age. The book is illustrated with full-color artwork, multiple... Full description
Summary: |
The World Made New provides an 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 features profiles of the major explorers of the age. The book is illustrated with full-color artwork, multiple-time lines, and six custom National Geographic maps. The text and layout combine to provide an overview of New World exploration, and outline the historical context for the discoveries that literally changed the world. The narrative carries young readers through this age of adventure. Follow the timeline of history unfolding; how the early colonies were established; how dissemination of products like the potato, tomato, tobacco, and corn made the Americas a major part of the new world economy; and how the Caribbean became a major trading hub. |
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Physical Description: |
64 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 27 cm |
Audience: |
Ages 10-14. |
Awards: |
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2008 |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 60-61) and index. |
ISBN: |
9780792264545 0792264541 9780792269786 0792269780 |
Author Notes: |
John W. Glenn is an editor and producer of illustrated nonfiction reference books for children and adults. He has a BA in history from the University of Chicago. |