These ten true tales of 15th-century explorers bring history to life, with accounts of the exploits of Christopher Columbus, Bartholomew Diaz, Ponce de Leon, and others. "Fritz approaches (the salient facts) with playful irreverence; accordingly, the frequently traveled material can seem refreshingly new".--"Publishers Weekly", starred review. An IRA Teachers' Choice and "Parenting" Magazine Best Book of the Year.