America The Living Dream series, is one of the greatest historical collections ever assembled of Americana, dealing with the history of the United States of America through the twentieth century. Discover in whose honor America was named and who really were the first to arrive in the new World. From the exploration by the Norwegian explorers, to Christopher Columbus's legendary journey, to the first people who set foot on Plymouth Rock, students will experience the unique lifestyles, ideas and culture that shaped America & set the stage for the colonists struggle for independence.