discovery and exploration

Presents the story of the expedition to the North Pole by explorers Robert Peary and African-American Matthew Henson, focusing on the contributions made by Henson.

Columbus Day is a time to celebrate the landing of the first Europeans in the Americas. From the landing of Columbus in 1492 to celebrations across the country today, Columbus Day provides an in-depth and informative overview of the holiday. www.av2books.com (book code W515378, security question "Spain".

Simple text and illustrations introduce early readers to the life and accomplishments of Christopher Columbus.

Presents the history of the Native Americans from earliest times through the arrival of the first Europeans.

Illustrations and text provide a comprehensive introduction to the Renaissance, focusing on exploration and trade, advancements in shipbuilding and mapmaking, merchant competition, overseas voyages, early Portuguese adventures, the Northwest Passage, the Columbian Exchange, and other topics.

An illustrated biography of British sea captain James Cook, who explored the South Pacific during the eighteenth century and was the first European to explore Austalia.

An introduction to Spanish conquistador Hernando Cort?s, discussing his early life, his conquest of the Aztec empire in the sixteenth century, the establishment of a Spanish colony in the New World, and Cort?s' legacy.

Summary: Describes the voyages of exploration made by Christopher Columbus and the "New World" he found, as well as the discoveries of Balboa and Magellan.

Examines the life and adventures of Henry Hudson, the English sea captain who explored the Arctic Ocean and the river and bay later named for him while in search of a northern route to the Orient.

A fictionalized account, in graphic novel format, of the adventures of explorers Lewis and Clark during their journey from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean.