When England's Queen Elizabeth I asked Sir Walter Raleigh to search for new lands to claim and colonise, her friend and loyal subject pledged to found a colony in tribute to his Queen. Intended for ages 8-14, this title talks about the founding, loss, and reclamation of the Virginia colony in the late 1500s.
Famous for his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Spanish conquistador Ponce de Leon is credited with the discovery of Florida in 1513, as well as making Puerto Rico and the Gulf Stream known to the Spanish world. This book describes his encounters with the Calusa, the native inhabitants of Florida, and the Taino, natives of Puerto Rico.
In 1804, on their expedition to explore the American West, Lewis and Clark promised the Missouri Indians peace and prosperity if they didn't make war. This book follows Lewis and Clark and the members of their Corps of Discovery expedition describing the effects of their encounters with various Native nations. It is intended for ages 8-14.
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