Great explorers

Details the life and expeditions of Vasco de Gama, discussing the history of Portugal, describing his voyages to India, and examining his influence over trade between Portugal and Asian countries.

Describes the life of explorer Christopher Columbus and discusses his voyages to the islands now known as the West Indies.

Details the famed expedition of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, as initiated by President Thomas Jefferson to gather intelligence on the landscapes, wildlife, and inhabitants living on the land newly purchased by the United States. Includes excerpts from their journals, a chronology, and a time line.

A brief biography on the life and career of Italian explorer Marco Polo.

A brief biography on the life and career of French ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau.

A brief biography of sixteenth-century Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, that chronicles the life and adventures of the first man to sail around the world.

A brief biography on the life and career of Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus.

A brief overview of the life and career of British explorer Captain James Cook.