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

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

portraitsphotographsmapsillustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Reading Level: 6

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Giovanni da Verrazzano

Nature of contents

bibliography

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 old world of a new world explorer -- 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 -- The final voyage of Verrazzano -- The legacy of Giovanni da Verrazzano

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Explorer of the Atlantic Coast of North America

Classification