to 1763 (new france)

Presents the history of North America as experienced by the Europeans who established the first colonial outposts there.

Chronicles the life, adventures, and accomplishments of fifteenth-century explorer John Cabot, describing his ships, tools, and supplies and his arrival in North America.

Presents a brief biography of sixteenth-century explorer Jacques Cartier, in simple text with illustrations.

Presents a brief biography of French explorer Jacques Cartier, who was one of the major discoverers of Canada.

A brief biography of the seventeenth-century French explorers who were the first Europeans to locate and chart the Mississippi River.

Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life of seventeenth-century Jesuit explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier.

A brief biography of the seventeenth-century French explorers who were the first Europeans to locate and chart the Mississippi River.

Describes the life and travels of Jacques Cartier, the sixteenth-century French navigator who made three voyages to what is today known as Canada, in search of a northwest passage to China.

Discusses the activities of some of the first French explorers who came to North America beginning in the late sixteenth century, including Giovanni Verrazano, Jacques Cartier, ?tien Br?l?, and others.

Describes places where early American history was made, from Indian and Viking settlements through the Revolution.