1493

Firefly & Fern Summary

1493 explores the fascinating and complex consequences of Columbus's voyage, revealing how the collision of the Old World and New World transformed global ecology, agriculture, and society in unexpected ways. Through compelling storytelling and rigorous research, Mann shows young readers how historical events shaped the modern world we live in today, from the foods we eat to the diseases we face. This eye-opening book demonstrates that history is far more interconnected and nuanced than we often learn in school.