Full AspenCat Catalog

Photographs and descriptive text provide information on the people, cities, culture, food and drink, trade, gods and goddesses, clothes, sports and games, and other aspects of the Aztec, Inca, and Maya civilizations.

In this Algonquin Indian version of the Cinderella story, the Rough-Face Girl and her two beautiful but heartless sisters compete for the affections of the Invisible Being. This variation on the Cinderella tale takes place in an Algonquin village on the shores of Lake Ontario.

Offers insight into the historical events that prompted Columbus' efforts to establish new trade routes to the Indies, his struggles to obtain financial support for his voyages, and the important discoveries that caused him to become known as the "Great Admiral of the Seas."

Describes the life and voyages of the Italian-born explorer who claimed land in the New World for England in 1497.

This basic guide to birding features over forty of the species most commonly seen in North America, with range maps of regional species. Included for each bird is a full-color to-scale portrait, description of the physical features and distinguishing characteristics for identification and a summary of food preferences and feeding behavior.

Tells the story of how Europeans got to know the size and shape of the northern part of the New World, an area discovered over a period of four centuries.

"Engaging images accompany information about ghosts in North America. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces children to Henry Hudson's voyages and explores the many hardships he encountered, from his ship becoming frozen in ice to the eventual mutiny of his crew.

Describes how the Europeans and Native Americans developed separate cultures, and discusses the consequences when the two cultures collided.

This book explains what a box turtle is, what it eats, how it protects itself and how it breeds.