Who Really Discovered America?

by Kristine Carlson Asselin

Overview

Ancient nomads, Leif Erikson, and Christopher Columbus battle terrible weather, wild animals, and stormy seas as they make their way to a new land. All these players are driven to explore the unfamiliar territory we now call America. But only one player can win the race. Who really discovered America?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429662475
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	12/01/2010
Series:	Race for History
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	700L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Kristine Carlson Asselin writes both fiction and nonfiction for children and teens. She is the author of more than fifteen children’s books for the elementary school library market and her debut YA novel ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT (Bloomsbury Spark) came out in April 2015. Kris volunteers with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, and loves Harry Potter, Doctor Who, classic rock from the 70’s and 80’s, and anything with a time travel theme. She loves doing workshops and talking about reading and writing with both kids and adults. Kristine lives in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts with her husband and daughter.

Table of Contents

Leaving for a new world — Startling discoveries — Exploring a new land.