hudson, henry

Biography of Henry Hudson, English mariner who explored the Hudson River and Bay, discussing his early life before the voyages, his time in the Arctic, his voyage down the East Coast of North America into present-day New York, and his exploration of Canada's Hudson Bay.

In graphic novel format describes the adventures of the seventeenth-century English explorer, from his search for a short route from Europe to the Orient to his mysterious disappearance after members of his crew mutinied.

Looks at the life of the sixteenth-century English mariner Henry Hudson, whose search for the Northwest Passage motivated his extensive explorations on the East Coast of North America.

"Henry Hudson spent years searching for the Northwest Passage. Though he never found it, he became the first European to sail up the Hudson River, which bears his name ... [This book provides] primary sources from Hudson's time to [help readers] learn about his journeys"--Provided by publisher.

Biography of Henry Hudson, English mariner who explored the Hudson River and Bay, discussing his early life before the voyages, his time in the Arctic, his voyage down the East Coast of North America into present-day New York, and his exploration of Canada's Hudson Bay.

"Explore[s] the life of Henry Hudson ... In the early 1600s, England was amid the many countries in search of a northern passage to trade with the Far East. After many explorers failed, Henry Hudson was asked to try. Follow along the brave journey of Hudson and learn the importance of his voyage through the Northwest Passage"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a full-color illustrated look at Henry Hudson and his explorations. Discusses conditions aboard his ships, the people he encountered, weather conditions, and his death and legacy. Features maps, a timeline, fact boxes, quotes, writing activities, a glossary, and further resources.

Profiles the exploits of seventeenth-century English explorer Henry Hudson, describing his search for a Northwest passage from Europe to Asia, his voyages along North America's eastern coast and the Hudson Bay region.

Discover what life was like in early New York when the city was an impoverished Dutch settlement. The young host learns of the exploits of Henry Hudson and Peter Stuyvesant.

Examines the experiences of Henry Hudson, tracing his voyages in the Arctic and North America and his discovery of the Hudson River and other bodies of water during his unsuccessful search for a Northwest Passage to Asia.