In Before Columbus: The Americas of 1491, Charles C. Mann sets the record straight with a compelling look at the peoples of ancient America. Based on findings presented his book 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, Before Columbus answers three questions:
- How old was the "New World?"
- Why did Europe succeed?
- Were the Americas really a wilderness?
This would make a perfect addition to a history class or home library. Highly recommended.
ISBN: 978-1416949008 | Reading Level: Young Adult | Publisher: Atheneum, 2009 |
Source: Cybils review copy from publisher
This book was nominated for a Cybils awards in the YA/MG Nonfiction category.
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