Explorers

A biography of the Italian explorer who made several voyages of discovery for England including the discovery of the North American mainland in 1497.

Presents a brief biography of sixteenth-century French navigator who made three voyages to what is today known as Canada, in search of a northwest passage to China, providing information on his life and travels.

Presents a brief biography of the English seaman and explorer who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I for helping to make England a world power by circumnavigating the globe and raiding Spanish ships.

Text and illustrations provide information about dinosaurs and the world in which they lived and discuss fossils.

Text and photographs look at robots for children.

Text, illustrations, and photographs introduce the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of a number of insects, spiders, and worms.

Describes the life and journeys of the Italian trader who became famous for his travels in Asia.

Presents the life story of the Portuguese sea captain who commanded the first expedition to sail around the world.

Examines the achievements of the two men who led the great exploring expedition through territory gained by the Louisiana Purchase.

Discusses the life and travels of the eighteenth-century British navigator and explorer known for his adventurous voyages and maps of the Pacific.