Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
New Found World
A children’s history of Latin America that traces the region from pre-Columbian civilizations through conquest and independence. It presents a broad historical sweep in a clear, accessible style.
historyexplorationLatin Americaeducationcultural encounter
Work Information
A readable introduction to the history of the Americas, told as a story of exploration and cultural encounter.
A children’s history book that follows Latin America from the Aztec, Maya, and Inca civilizations through conquest and independence. It turns a wide historical subject into a clear, readable narrative for younger readers.
Review Summaries
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It is appreciated as an introductory survey of exploration and Latin American history, while some readers feel its explanations can seem dated or oversimplified.
Book Information
- Publisher
- Viking Juvenile
- Published
- 1945-05-04
- Language
- 英語
- ISBN-13
- 9780670507009
- ISBN-10
- 0670507008
- Price
- 22085 JPY
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