Explorers of the New World : discover the golden Age of Exploration
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (page 116) and index.

Explorers of the New World offers a look at the explorers and their voyages during the Age of Exploration and Discovery. Readers can delve into the expeditions of Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, John Cabot, Hernán Cortés, and more. Using common household items and minimal supervision, kids can do 22 hands-on activities to help them learn about these explorers and their voyages. Discover how the adventures of a few people 500 years ago changed world history. Projects include creating and using a compass, learning to tie a sailor's knot, and baking and eating sea biscuits. Along with detailed, step-by-step instructions for each project, this book includes biographical sidebars, illustrations, facts, and vocabulary words that allow kids to experience this era.

"Explorers of the New World: Discover the Golden Age of Exploration" offers a fascinating look at the explorers and their voyages during the Age of Exploration and Discovery. Readers ages 9-12 can delve into the expeditions of Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, John Cabot, Herǹn Corťs, and more. Using common household items and minimal supervision, kids enjoy 22 hands-on activities to help them learn about these legendary explorers and their voyages. Discover how the adventures of a few people 500 years ago changed world history..."--P. [4] of cover.

Ages 9-12.

Guided Reading Level : S.

930L,Lexile