Exploring the Americas

Presents a look at various explorers and the expeditions they led to the southeastern United States in the years between 1513 and 1778.

Presents a look at various explorers and the expeditions they led to the Pacific Northwest in the years between 1728 and 1830.

Presents a short history of the western mountain regions of the United States and Canada and the early explorers responsible for mapping and charting the wilderness including surveyors, fur trappers and Indian fighters, and settlers.

Describes the adventures and discoveries of early explorers to South America, including Ferdinand Magellan, Amerigo Vespucci, Francisco Pizarro, and others, and features a glossary, maps, and illustrations.

Describes the adventures and discoveries of early explorers to the southwestern United States, including Marcos de Niza, Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo, and others, and features a glossary, maps, and illustrations.

Presents a look at various explorers and the expeditions they led into the Mississippi River Valley in the years between 1672 and 1832.

Describes the adventures and discoveries of early explorers to the St. Lawrence River region, including James Cook, Etienne Brule, Jacques Cartier, and others, and features a glossary, maps, and illustrations.

Presents a look at various explorers and the expeditions they led into northeastern America in the years between 1000 and 1611 A.D.

Describes the adventures and discoveries of early explorers to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, including Christopher Columbus, Hernan Cortes, the Pinzon brothers, and others, and features a glossary, maps, and illustrations.