American
History Year One Curriculum
Books and Materials List for Topic 11
This page contains the books and materials (plus reviews) used in our American history curriculum topic 11. This topic in our curriculum will explore Spanish exploration, Cortes, Pizarro and Cabeza de Vaca.
Books and Materials for Topic 11
Topic 11
Spanish Explorers [videorecording]
/ produced and directed by Issembert Productions, Inc.; director/producer, Yves
Gérard Issembert. Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media, c2000.
“Two young
hosts encounter the conquistadors who explored the New World. Hear the tale of
Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, who traveled across North America from Florida to
California. Get to know Francisco Vásquez de Coronado, who explored the American
Southwest. Learn about Juan Ponce de Léon's discovery of Florida and Hernando
de Soto's discovery of the Mississippi River.”
Topic 11
*This is an optional read-aloud
from a free online text.
6.
HOW THE FLAG OF ENGLAND WAS PLANTED ON THE SHORES OF THE NEW WORLD
7.
HOW THE FLAG OF FRANCE WAS PLANTED IN FLORIDA
8.
HOW THE FRENCH FOUNDED A COLONY IN FLORIDA
9.
HOW THE SPANIARDS DROVE THE FRENCH OUT OF FLORIDA
We
Asked for Nothing: The Remarkable Journey of Cabeza de Vaca (Stuart Waldman) 46 pages
This is a worthwhile,
engaging and powerful story about the survival and adventures of Cabeza de Vaca
and his men after they were shipwrecked on an island off of Texas in 1528. Actual
translations of Cabeza de Vaca's writings are featured in numerous side bars which
gives a personal touch and a taste of actual (translated) source texts. There
is also a fold out map that you can trace his journey on as you read. This is
one of the best and memoralbe books I've found on Cabeza de Vaca and it prompted
quite a few interesting discussions between me and my 8 year old.
*This book contains some possibly “objectionable” material. It shows a naked Cabeza de Vaca from a side view. You can’t see any “private parts” but it’s clear he is unclothed.
Topic 11
Otter's rating: 5 stars
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The Story of the U.S.A. Book 1
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