num_pages: 24
description: Did you know that many Americans thought that the purchase of Alaska from Russia was a foolish idea? That’s just one of the many interesting facts that reluctant readers will be surprised to learn. Vivid, dramatic photos and easily-accessible text highlight the courage and determination of Russian colonists as they tamed the wilderness of Alaska and settled in present-day California.
language: English
title: Russian Colonies in the Americas
titlecomplete: Russian Colonies in the Americas (European Colonies in the Americas)
publisher: Powerkids Pr