Synopses & Reviews
When the Pilgrims landed at Plymouth in 1620, much of America remained a vast wilderness. Within sixty years of their arrival, America's first cities were thriving seaports, the first college was founded, public education had begun, books were printed, coins minted, and postal service launched. The New Americans tells the story of the origins of our rich multicultural heritage, an exciting chapter in Betsy and Giulio Maestro's acclaimed American Story series.
Synopsis
This fourth book in the popular ongoing American Story series is now available for the first time in paperback. With clear, informative text and detailed, engaging illustrations, the Maestros bring to life the story of the 17th century American colonists and their struggle to survive in a strange new land.
Synopsis
Within 60 years of the Pilgrims' landing at Plymouth in 1620, America's first cities were thriving seaports, public education had begun, books were printed, coins minted, and the postal service was launched. "The New Americans" tells the exciting story of the origins of our rich multicultural heritage. Full color.
About the Author
Before beginning her career in children's books, Betsy Maestro was a teacher. Her first book with Giulio Maestro was
A Wise Monkey Tale published in 1975, and since then they have collaborated on more than one hundred books. Their on-going "American Story" series began with the highly acclaimed
The Discovery of the Americas and continues to help young readers understand and appreciate our nation's history.
The Maestros live with two cats and a goldfish in a converted cow barn in Old Lyme, Connecticut.