(4) YA In this panoramic narrative, two of John Cabot's sons travel to the New World, while middle son Sebastian remains behind in Bristol. Youngest son Sancio records his experiences as Cabot's crew is shipwrecked, clashes with natives, and ultimately becomes victim to another European fleet. Though involving, the lengthy novel is slowed by the inclusion of excessive background information.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Explorers and Exploration series. Illustrated by Patrick O'Brien. These simplified accounts of European explorers are told from a European perspective, though the native peoples they encountered and sometimes conquered are accurately depicted. The texts are generally choppy, but report writers will find them informative. Each book has a clear map, reprints of old color pictures, some new illustrations, a list of key events in the explorer's century, and a time line of important events in his life. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian