america

An account of the first two voyages of Christopher Columbus by which he reached the unknown continents of the Americas, the "New World.".

Examines the life and accomplishments of the Spanish explorer who travelled through the vast territory of today's southwestern United States.

Describes the life, explorations and voyages of Samuel de Champlain, the Father of New France.

Presents the life of the fifteenth century explorer and how he came to discover the New World.

Examines the life and accomplishments of Henry Hudson, discussing his youth in late sixteenth-century England, his early work and travels, and his determination to find a shorter route from Europe to Asia through the Arctic Ocean.

Presents a short children's history of English explorer Henry Hudson, and describes his life and quest to locate the Northwest Passage through the new world.

Illustrations and text provide a comprehensive introduction to the Renaissance, focusing on exploration and trade, advancements in shipbuilding and mapmaking, merchant competition, overseas voyages, early Portuguese adventures, the Northwest Passage, the Columbian Exchange, and other topics.

Illustrations and easy-to-follow text profile the establishment of Spanish colonies in America's southern territories, and describes the exploration of Ponce de Le?n, Francisco V?squez, and others; as well as the founding missions and cities, and other related topics.

An illustrated look at seventeenth-century English explorer Henry Hudson's voyages in search of a short route from Europe to Asia, his experiences in the Hudson River region, and the mutiny that led to his death. Also includes a glossary, a time line, and a further-reading list.

Summarizes the lives and accomplishments of five women who were explorers in North and South America.