america

Traces the life of the Spanish explorer, focusing on his exploration of the New World and discovery of the Pacific Ocean.

The life of the fifteenth-century Italian sailor who discovered a new continent while pursuing his dreams of adventure across the Atlantic Ocean in search of a western route to India.

Describes the exploration of North America by European seafarers in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, including discussion of the Vikings, Columbus, John Cabot, the early Spanish and French explorers, and the search for the Northwestern Passage.

Describes the voyages of exploration made by Christopher Columbus and the "new world" he found, as well as the discoveries of Balboa and Magellan.

A history of Spanish exploration and conquests in the Americas, with an emphasis on the activities of Cortes in Mexico and Pizarro in Peru.

Examines the stories of many explorers--from Holland, England, France, Spain, and Portugal--who tried to sail to China by going northeast over Europe or northwest over what is now Canada.

Discusses the life of Vasco N??ez de Balboa, with an emphasis on his explorations and his crossing of the Isthmus of Panama.

Discusses the life of Henry Hudson, the English sea captain who explored the Arctic Ocean and the river and bay later named for him while in search of a northern route to the Indies.

Looks at the life of Christopher Columbus, discusses how his quest to find a shorter route to Asia led to his discovery of America, and provides information about how Columbus is remembered.

Presents a biography of Sir Francis Drake, first English explorer to circumnavigate the globe.