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A brief introduction to the geography and various regions of North America.

Examines the experiences and contributions of the immigrants and how they helped determine the future of the U.

Describes the development of cities and towns in colonies established by the British, Spanish, and French primarily since the sixteenth century, looking at various aspects of life in these communities.

Presents a collection of illustrated maps of North America, providing information on Canada, the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, and including information area, population, geography, and more.

Examines the history of Native Americans from ancient times. Describes the ancient hunters that came to North America and spread out to develop distinct American Indian cultures.

Provides teachers and readers with a complete guide to the Hispanic Southwest culture.

A biography of fifteenth-century Italian navigator John Cabot, focusing on his role in discovering new lands in the name of England, the country that sponsored his explorations.

Presents a brief biography of Italian explorer John Cabot, providing information on childhood, his family life, and his voyages of discovery for England including the discovery of the North American mainland in 1497.

Text and maps present the location, topography, climate, population, industries, religions, languages, and currency of North America and the Caribbean.

Text, photographs, and maps introduce information about the climate, land use, resources, plants and animals, population, politics, and religions of North America.

Provides brief descriptions of each country in North America, each with a listing of land area, population, highest point, capital city, official language, religion, government, and currency; and includes maps and general information about the people and beliefs, climate and vegetation, ecology and environment, economy, and politics and history of the continent.

Presents a short history of the Vikings' exploration of the North Atlantic and North America written in graphic novel format, and focuses on their voyages to Iceland and Greenland as well as modern-day Baffin Island, Labrador, and Newfoundland.

This book tells how North and South America were conquered and settled by the Spanish, Portuguese, French, and British between 1600 and 1800.

Text and photographs describe the effects of the harshest season on animals and plants throughout North America.

Provides an introduction to the geography, history, wildlife, and peoples of North America.