On an expedition to discover a new trade route to the Far East for Spain, Christopher Columbus landed in America. This book discusses Columbus's famous journey and the results of his interaction with the indigenous people.
Introduces children to Henry Hudson's voyages and explores the many hardships he encountered, from his ship becoming frozen in ice to the eventual mutiny of his crew.
Follows the footsteps of Samuel de Champlain in his mission to colonize what would later become Quebec. Illustrations and maps follow his trek from Cape Breton to Cape Cod and the lake that now bears his name.
Famous for his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Spanish conquistador Ponce de Leon is credited with the discovery of Florida in 1513 and much more. This book examines the life of this explorer and his many discoveries.
A biography of the European explorer whose expeditions led to the building of French settlements at the present-day cities of Montreal and Quebec City in Canada.
Young Sieur de La Salle didn't think twice before leaving the priesthood in France and setting sail for the New World at the age of twenty-two. This book chronicles his success in finding a route to the Pacific Ocean.