discovery and exploration

Explores the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, describing the eruption of Vesuvius in A.D. 79, efforts at excavation, and archaeologists' discoveries about the daily life of Romans.

Shares stories of several Antarctica adventures in which the reader's choices will lead to safety or to disaster.

Tells the story of the very beginnings of the United States, from the development of hundreds of Indian societies to the first permanent settlements by Europeans.

Contains primary and secondary source articles which trace the conquest of the New World, providing information on Christopher Columbus, the Conquistadors, and the Indians.

Explores sixteenth-century courtier and navigator Sir Walter Raleigh's life and the founding of the Virginia Colony, discussing related topics including Virginia's Native Americans, the legend of El Dorado, and the life of a privateer, and includes a recipe for corn patties.

Presents a short history of the Vikings' exploration of the North Atlantic and North America written in graphic novel format, and focuses on their voyages to Iceland and Greenland as well as modern-day Baffin Island, Labrador, and Newfoundland.

Provides information about the life and accomplishments of eighteenth-century English explorer James Cook, discussing his contributions to geography, his work to improve the treatment of sailors, and his discovery of lands for Britain.

A biography of the wealthy Spaniard who came to the New World to seek glory and who was the first European to reach the Mississippi River in 1541.

A biography of the team who explored the Louisiana Purchase territory while seeking the elusive Northwest Passage to the Pacific Ocean.