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A brief biography of tenth-century adventurer and explorer, Eric the Red, describing his life in Norway and in Iceland, his discovery of Greenland, and founder of the first European settlement in Greenland.

Profiles the explorer who, upon hearing rumors of the Mississippi River, determined first to find it, then to claim it for France and establish French settlements from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.

Tells the life story of Juan Ponce de Le?n, describing the explorer's discovery of Florida and his role in the founding of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico.

A biography of the sixteenth-century English explorer who became a national hero for sailing around the world, and confirmed that status through his service as a Vice Admiral battling the Spanish Armada.

Provides information about explorer Christopher Columbus, and explains why Americans celebrate Columbus Day.

Looks at the life of fifteenth-century conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon, discussing his youth, his participation in Columbus' second voyage, and his own career of exploration in the New World.

Examines the life and explorations of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, discussing his youth in fifteenth-century Spain, his early travels, and his search for the Pacific Ocean.

Presents a country-by-country survey of the peoples of North and South America, including both indigenous and immigrant, discussing each group's religion, myth, and ritual, homes, clothing, language, health and education, food, family and social life, arts and crafts, and music and dance. Includes general and topic specific indexes.

When fourteen-year-old Manuel and his younger brother join a difficult expedition through the Southwest desert to the Rio Grande in 1598, their comical trained goat is instrumental in helping them survive.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Henry Hudson, the famed explorer who lent his name to several geographic locations in North America.