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Learn about the life and accomplishments of Giovanni da Verrazzano, who explored the Atlantic Coast of North America.

"In 1492 Christopher Columbus sailed west from Europe. What was the journey like for Columbus, his shipmates, and the Taino people he encountered in the Caribbean? Explore primary sources from Columbus's time to learn about his famous journey."--Provided by publisher.

Follows the travels of Italian-born explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano who led France's exploration of the New World in the early 1500s and sailed much of the eastern coast of North America.

Follows the travels of Spanish explorer Vasco N??ez de Balboa who explored Panama and was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean.

"Francisco V?zquez de Coronado traveled in search of legendary gold-filled cities. Though he came up empty-handed, his men became the first Europeans to see the Grand Canyon ... [This book provides] maps, quotations, and other primary sources to learn about his journeys"--Provided by publisher.

"[Young readers are invited to] take a journey with Juan Ponce de Le?n ... [using] primary sources from his time to learn about his historical explorations"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces Columbus Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

A biography of explorer Christopher Columbus, including all four of his voyages and twenty-one activies.

This interesting book charts the travels of Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano. Searching for a sea route to the Pacific Ocean, he explored the Atlantic coast of North America. High-interest headlines, fact boxes, and images highlight Verrazzano's exploration of New York Bay, Cape Cod Bay, the coast of Brazil, and his interactions with Native peoples.

This book tells of the life of Samuel de Champlain and describes his explorations in North America.