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Who Was First?: Discovering the Americas

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4 out of 5
Based on 267 Ratings and 80 Reviews

Book Description
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 pe... More
Book Information
PublisherClarion Books
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages80
ISBN-100618663916
ISBN-13978-0618663910
Publication Date10/15/2007
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About Russell Freedman (Author) : Russell Freedman is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Russell Freedman include Life and Death of Crazy Horse, Lincoln a Photobiography, Ind... more
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