explorers

Chronicles the history of world exploration over the course of five thousand years, showing how human groups, spread throughout the world, converged and exchanged culture, and looking at specific explorers and their expeditions.

The author presents forty-five narratives of achievements in the history of exploration including the adventures of Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Henry Hudson, Lewis and Clark, Stanley and Livingston, as well as some lesser-known adventurers.

"Erik Thorvladsson wants nothing more than to honor his father's legacy and to figure out where he belongs in the world. Navigating natural disasters, violent clashes, and banishment, he seeks his fortunes in an Iceland on the brink of change. But when a conflict over property erupts into violence, Erik is outlawed from the country for three years and sets off on his greatest challenge of all. Assembling a group of settlers, he and his family sail west into uncertainty"--.

Dora and Boots help their teacher Maestra Beatriz get to school on time when her bicycle gets a flat tire. Includes Spanish words.

In graphic novel format, describes the life and voyages of John Cabot, the Italian-born explorer who claimed land in the New World for England in 1497.

Describes the life and voyages of the Italian-born explorer John Cabot, who claimed land in the New World for England in 1497.

Provides information about the life of Christopher Columbus, and discusses his role in the discovery and exploration of America.

"Cruz Coronado sets sail for the shores of Iceland and Norway aboard the Explorer Academy ship to continue his studies at sea. But, things take a turn while exploring the icy north, when he embarks on a dangerous mission to uncover the first piece of an important puzzle his mother left behind"--Provided by publisher.

"This time, the X-Venture Xplorers' are in the Permian - Carboniferous eras, around 350 million years back. Many creatures which are small today were very big back then-- which presents a big problem when the X-Venture Xplorers come face to face with things like giant spiders! Even more big dangers from today's small creatures await the team as they quickly realize that it is a bad idea to be playing in the Permain!"--Provided by publisher.

A picture book biography of Muslim navigator Ibn Majid, inventor of the compass.