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A brief biography of fifteenth-century European explorer, John Cabot, who, sailing under the British flag, landed on the Newfoundland coast paving the way for future settlement in the New World.

A history of North America concentrating on European interests and rivalries and their influence on the development of the New World.

Examines the impact of religion on civilizations in the Western Hemisphere, discussing the beliefs of various Native American tribes and the spread of Christianity over time.

Presents a comprehensive examination of North American history between Columbus's landing in 1492 and the founding of Jamestown in 1607; and describes the explorations by the Vikings, French, Moorish slaves, and Spanish conquistadors.

Thom Tansey chronicles the experiences he has had while traveling around the Western Hemisphere to uncover the secrets of past civilizations.

Describes the methods used by American archaeologists to learn about early Viking settlers in North America.

Presents the idea that seafarers reached the North American continent thousands of years earlier than previously thought and discusses that they possibly developed far more sophisticated civilizations than previously imagined.

"Explore the voyage of John Cabot, the Italian navigator who explored Newfoundland for England in the search for a northwest passage to Asia"--Provided by the publisher.

Follows the travels of Italian explorer John Cabot, born Giovanni Caboto, who moved to England and got King Henry VII to back an expedition across the Atlantic, where Cabot found what is now Canada.

Shares the life of the Italian explorer who made several voyages of discovery for England, including the discovery of the North American mainland.

An exploration of the events that took place during the American Revolution in the rest of North America.

An exploration of the lives and achievements of French explorers.

In graphic novel format, describes the life and voyages of John Cabot, the Italian-born explorer who claimed land in the New World for England in 1497.