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The true story of the explorer and scholar after who the entire continent of "America" is named. This remarkable work starts with the early life of the Italian-born explorer and then quickly moves on to the details of his fabulous voyages on behalf of Spain and Portugal from 1499 to 1502. Drawing heavily upon the explorer's own writing and other original sources, the full story of this remarkable-yet surprisingly little-known-Pilot Major of Spain is told in an intriguing and exciting fashion. Read here of the controversy surrounding Vespucci's first voyage, his remarkably accurate maps, and the many discoveries he made that later caused scholars to name the entire new world after him as a mark of honor.

Myths and Legends retells some of the most fantastic stories and folk tales from around the world. From the myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece to the legend of the Knights of King Arthur, the stories in Myths and Legends abound with strange and wonderful happenings. Accompanied by stunning illustrations throughout, young and old will be spellbound by the adventures of heroes, monsters, dragons and giants . . .Mythical monsters and legendary heroes have fascinated people for thousands of years. No one will ever know for sure if the terrible Minotaur ever exited or if the ancient Greeks really did destroy the city of Troy with a huge, wooden horse. Perhaps the people within Myths and Legends really did exist, but over many, many years the stories surrounding them have become more and more outrageous until the true facts have all but disappeared. Whether true or untrue, Myths and Legends retells magical tales of fantastic feats and events that will captivate all who read them.

Homer''s epic poem is retold in this fully illustrated edition of The Odyssey. Young readers will be amazed at the fantastic voyages of Odysseus as he tries to battle against the gods and monsters on his return home from the Trojan War. The adventures have been brought to life by dramatic illustrations and lively text making absorbing reading for young and old alike.In this edition of The Odysessy young children will be able to read about the adventures of the Greek hero, Odysseus, as he sails home to Ithaca after the Trojan war. It proves to be a perilous journey, full of mortal danger. Before Odysseus reaches Ithaca he has to face the terrors of Polyphemus the cyclops, the monster Scylla and the vast whirlpool Charybdis. Once home, Odysseus is not immediately recognized and rivals are trying to steal his palace and his wife, Penelope. A mighty contest must be fought before Odysseus can gain his rightful place as King of Ithaca.