In "Who Really Discovered America?" by Kristine Carlson Asselin, readers embark on a thought-provoking journey through history as they explore the various explorers and groups who arrived in the Americas long before Columbus. The narrative weaves together the stories of Vikings, Polynesians, and Indigenous peoples, presenting a multifaceted view of discovery and its implications. Through engaging storytelling, the book invites readers to reconsider the traditional narrative of American discovery and recognize the diverse origins of exploration that shaped the continent's history. It challenges the notion of a singular discovery, highlighting the rich tapestry of cultures and histories that existed long before European contact. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Race For History .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-10 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Capstone Press .

Kristine Asselin is the author of several works of children's nonfiction as well as the YA novel Any Way You Slice It . She loves being a Girl Scout leader and volunteering with the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She is a sucker for a good love song (preferably from the 80s), and can't resist an invitation for Chinese food or ice cream (but not at the same time). She lives in Central Massachusetts with her teen daughter and husband, and spends part of everyday looking for a TARDIS to steal or borrow. You can find Kris online at KristineAsselin. com.