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Name: If you were there in 1492
Author: Barbara Brenner

📘 If you were there in 1492 by Barbara Brenner

If You Were There in 1492 invites young readers back to the fifteenth century, presenting the rich culture and everyday life of medieval Europe and Spain. The book details the key developments leading to the era of explorers, culminating in Christopher Columbus’s discovery of America. Through age‑appropriate explanations and vivid descriptions, children gain insight into the motivations, challenges, and lasting impact of the age of discovery.

First publish date: 1991

Genre: History/Medieval History

Authors: Barbara Brenner

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