Books with author Mason Crest

"Until 1492, the vast lands of what is now the United States and Canada were home to vast array of Native tribes and peoples, each with their own unique cultures, ways, and beliefs. They created cities and civilizations and lived with the bounty of a rich land. After that date, Europeans and others arrived in North America and the history of that land changed forever. Inside, see the impact of those new arrivals as well as explore the cultures that existed long before Columbus ever stepped onboard a ship, and see the impact of what his and others' arrivals meant."--Back cover.

"Take a trip Down Under ... and into the past. Australia has one of the longest and richest histories of any place on the planet, dating back tens of thousands of years. Aboriginal people continue to have a large influence on Australian culture, even in the centuries since Europeans arrived. Today, Australia is a vibrant home to a growing multicultural population, but it retains its own unique character. Find out how the events and people of the past have shaped Australia today."--Page 4 of cover.

"For thousands of years, the island nation of Japan remained proudly isolated, developing a culture with roots in ancient religions, rites, and beliefs. As time went on, the people began to take their place in the world, and that foundation of unity allowed them to have an influence far beyond their homeland. In this volume, travel back in time to meed the people who created that foundational culture, and see how their ways and beliefs were tested as the "modern" world took hold ... and then see how Japan took its proud place among the leading nations of the world today."--Page 4 of cover.