Cover of Who was first?

Who was first?

Discovering the Americas

by Russell Freedman

Reading Level 8-9 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Dive into the captivating story of how the Americas were explored long before Columbus set sail. Uncover surprising discoveries and meet the brave adventurers who journeyed across oceans, reshaping what we know about history. This eye-opening tale challenges old beliefs and celebrates the spirit of exploration from many perspectives.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalExplorersBiographyHistoryDiscovery and Exploration

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Historical Conflict
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780618663910
Pages
100
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2007
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
14,574

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Explorers -- America -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureAmerica -- Discovery and exploration -- Juvenile literatureAmerica -- Discovery and exploration -- Pre-Columbian -- Juvenile literatureJuvenile literatureDiscovery and explorationPre-ColumbianExplorersBiographyDiscovery and exploration, Pre-ColumbianDiscoveries in geographyExplorationExplorers, juvenile literatureAmerica, discovery and explorationAmerica, discovery and exploration, juvenile literature

Places

America