discovery and exploration

Explores sixteenth-century courtier and navigator Sir Walter Raleigh's life and the founding of the Virginia Colony, discussing related topics including Virginia's Native Americans, the legend of El Dorado, and the life of a privateer, and includes a recipe for corn patties.

Describes the Lewis and Clark Expedition, discussing the challenges they faced and how they overcame them.

Graphic novel of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's expeditions to the North and South Poles.

Presents, in graphic novel format, the story of Merriwether Lewis and William Clark's explorations through the Louisianna Territory to the Pacific Ocean in the early 1800's at the request of President Thomas Jefferson.

Presents an account of Lewis and Clark's expedition through the Louisiana Purchase with forty other recruits, beginning at the mouth of the Missouri River in St. Louis and going to the Pacific Ocean and back, detailing the explorer's sacrifices in the face of adversity.

Francisco de Alcaraz, the imaginary secretary to the Spanish conquistador, Herna?n Corte?s, writes in his diary about Corte?s' expedition into South America where they encounter the Aztecs; and includes comprehension questions and an audio CD. Presented in Spanish.

Recounts the adventures of early Antarctic explorers.

"A group of sled dogs must race to survive during a perilous journey across Antarctica"--Provided by publisher.

Joined by fate, Sacagawea, Lewis, and Clark traveled eight thousland miles round trip to the Pacific Ocean. Their story continues to be studied, questioned and challenged, told and retold.

This 3-vol. set features volumes dedicated to events, people and insightful primary sources that present an objective yet entertaining look at frontier life.