Bibliograph

Giovanni da Verrazzano, explorer of the Atlantic Coast of North America, Martin Gitlin

Type

Label

Giovanni da Verrazzano, explorer of the Atlantic Coast of North America, Martin Gitlin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-46) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grade 7 to 12

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Giovanni da Verrazzano

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

934628052

Responsibility statement

Martin Gitlin

Series statement

Spotlight on explorers and colonization

Sub title

explorer of the Atlantic Coast of North America

Table Of Contents

The age of exploration -- Amerigo inspires "America" -- Life of luxury -- The young traveler -- Inspiration from others -- Convincing a king -- Getting his ships in shape -- Bon voyage! -- Befriending the natives -- Onward and Northward -- Manhattan to Rhode Island -- Hostile hosts and the journey home -- Planning another expedition -- Bound for Brazil -- Verrazzano's final voyage -- The legacy of Giovanni da Verrazzano

Target audience

juvenile

Classification