Dennis B Fradin

A brief biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshoni woman who accompanied explorers Lewis and Clark on their expedition in the early 1800s.

A biography of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who challenged the belief of his age that Earth was the center of the universe and proved that it is, instead, a planet orbiting the Sun.

Introduces the geography, history, industries, notable sights, and famous people of the Grand Canyon State.

A biography of Christopher Columbus, focusing on his voyage to America aboard the three famous ships.

Presents a history and description of this popular vacationland located 1,050 miles southeast of Miami, Florida.

Discusses the reasons people go exploring, and traces the history of exploration from ancient civilization through the space program.

Describes the history, beliefs, customs, homes, and day-to-day life of the Shoshoni Indians. Also discusses how they live today.

Discusses the reasons people had for going to live in newly-discovered or newly-settled lands, as the American West of the nineteenth century, the hardships they faced, and their influence on history.

"Covers the Trail of Tears as a watershed event in U.S. history, influencing social, economic, and political policies that shaped the nation's future"--Provided by publisher.