![]() ![]() Mann constructs the narrative around three crucial questions that continue to confound historians today: Was the New World really new? Why were the Europeans successful? What ecological impact did Natives have on their surroundings? From the pre-Columbian genetic engineering of maize to the existence of pyramids older than the Egyptian variety, Mann’s lucid answers to these questions represent current scholarly opinion and point the way toward future exploration and discovery. ![]() ![]() Eye-catching sidebars and oversize chapter headings seem to pop from the pages. Well-chosen, vividly colored graphics and photographs of mummies, pyramids, artifacts, and landscapes as well as the author’s skillful storytelling will command the attention of even the most reluctant readers. ![]() In the process, he overturns the misconceived image of Natives as simple, widely scattered savages with minimal impact on their surroundings. “In this beautifully illustrated and concise adaptation of 1491, Mann paints a superb picture of pre-Columbian America. Spur Award Finalist (Western Writers of America)Ī companion book for young readers (grades 3–7) based on 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, the groundbreaking bestseller by Charles C. School Library Journal Best Books of the Year CBC/NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book ![]()
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