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Learn about the life and accomplishments of Giovanni da Verrazzano, who explored the Atlantic Coast of North America.

Follows the travels of Italian-born explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano who led France's exploration of the New World in the early 1500s and sailed much of the eastern coast of North America.

This interesting book charts the travels of Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano. Searching for a sea route to the Pacific Ocean, he explored the Atlantic coast of North America. High-interest headlines, fact boxes, and images highlight Verrazzano's exploration of New York Bay, Cape Cod Bay, the coast of Brazil, and his interactions with Native peoples.

This book tells of the life of Samuel de Champlain and describes his explorations in North America.

Explore the life of Sieur de La Salle in this captivating biography. At the young age of 23, La Salle left France for the New World. La Salle was the first European to travel the entire length of the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, claiming both the river and land for France. Follow along the brave journey of La Salle and learn the importance of his expeditions in the Great West.

Presents a full-color illustrated look at the life and explorations of Samuel de Champlain. Features maps, a timeline, fact boxes, quotes, writing activities, a glossary, and further resources.

Describes what it was like to travel down the Mississippi River with French explorers Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet. Highlights where they went, why and how they got there, and what went right and wrong. Includes a timeline, fact boxes, a glossary, resources for further information, and color illustrations.

A biography of French explorer Samuel de Champlain, who was the founder of the city of Quebec.

Follows the adventures of French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, who explored the Great Lakes and helped develop the French fur trade.

"Explore the life of Samuel de Champlain, the French navigator who founded the first settlement of New France in the New World"--Provided by the publisher.