Francisco Pizarro: Journey Thru Peru Sth America
Inspired by Cortes' discovery of gold in Mexico in the early 1500s, Francisco Pizarro decided like many to seek his fort... MoreFrancisco Pizarro: Journey Thru Peru Sth America
Ponce de Leon
Famous for his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Spanish conquistador Ponce de Leon is credited with the disco... MorePonce de Leon
Henry Hudson: Seeking the North West Passage
In the early 1600s, England asked Henry Hudson to search for the northern passage to trade with the Far East. This fasci... MoreHenry Hudson: Seeking the North West Passage
Christopher Columbus: Sailing to the New World
On an expedition to discover a new trade route to the Far East for Spain, Christopher Columbus landed in a "New World." ... MoreChristopher Columbus: Sailing to the New World
Lewis and Clark: Opening the American West
This fascinating new book follows Lewis and Clark and the members of their 1804 Corps of Discovery expedition on their f... MoreLewis and Clark: Opening the American West
James Cook: The Pacific Coast and Beyond
Ages 8 to 14 years. In the 1700s, the voyages of British Captain James Cook shed light on what life was really like in ... MoreJames Cook: The Pacific Coast and Beyond
Ferdinand Magellan: Circumnavigating the World
Ages 8 to 14 years. In 1519, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan took five ships and 200 men on an epic journey arou... MoreFerdinand Magellan: Circumnavigating the World
Sieur de la Salle: New World Adventurer
Ages 8 to 14 years. Hungry for adventure, your Sieur de La Salle did not think twice before leaving the priesthood in F... MoreSieur de la Salle: New World Adventurer
Samuel de Champlain: From New France to Cape Cod
Ages 8 to 14 years. Brave the stormy seas of the Atlantic Ocean to join Samuel de Champlain's expedition to North Ameri... MoreSamuel de Champlain: From New France to Cape Cod
Marco Polo: Overland to China
Ages 8 to 14 years. Relive Italian voyager Marco Polo's adventures in China in 1275, including his legendary meeting wi... MoreMarco Polo: Overland to China
Radisson and Groseilliers: Fur Traders of the North
Ages 8 to 14 years. In the mid 1600s, legendary fur traders Radisson and des Groseilliers were the first Europeans to e... MoreRadisson and Groseilliers: Fur Traders of the North
Daniel Boone: Woodsman of Kentucky
Ages 8 to 14 years. A true American woodsman, Daniel Boone is remembered for his exploration of Kentucky and the establ... MoreDaniel Boone: Woodsman of Kentucky
Sir Walter Raleigh: Founding the Virginia Colony
Ages 8 to 14 years. When England's Queen Elizabeth I asked Sir Walter Raleigh to search for new lands to claim and colo... MoreSir Walter Raleigh: Founding the Virginia Colony
Henry the Navigator: Prince of Portuguese Exploration
Ages 9 to 12 years. Read about the man who started it all in this exciting new book that traces the beginnings of the Eu... MoreHenry the Navigator: Prince of Portuguese Exploration
Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac: French Settlements at Detroit and Louisiana
Ages 9 to 12 years. This book outlines Antoine de la Mothe Cadillacs hunger for power and adventure led him to the New W... MoreAntoine de la Mothe Cadillac: French Settlements at Detroit and Louisiana
Marquette and Jolliet: Quest for the Mississippi
Ages 9 to 12 years. This exciting new book outlines how Marquette and Jolliet laid the groundwork for further French col... MoreMarquette and Jolliet: Quest for the Mississippi
Jacques Cartier: Exploring the St Lawrence River
Ages 9 to 12 years. This exciting new book covers Cartier's three voyages, including his attempts to build colonies, and... MoreJacques Cartier: Exploring the St Lawrence River
Roald Amundsen: The Quest for the South Pole
Ages 9 to 12 years. This fascinating new book reveals how Amundsen's years of arctic training, expert dog-handling skill... MoreRoald Amundsen: The Quest for the South Pole
Hernando Cortes: Spanish Invader of Mexico
Ages 9 to 12 years. This adventurous new book examines the role of the infamous conquistador Hernando Cortes in the Span... MoreHernando Cortes: Spanish Invader of Mexico
Jacques Cousteau: Conserving Underwater Worlds
This exciting new book details the expeditions of submarining adventurer and inventor Jacques Cousteau. A 20th century e... MoreJacques Cousteau: Conserving Underwater Worlds
Vasco da Gama: Quest for the Spice Trade
Ages 8 to 14 years. This exciting book tells the story of the relentless and at times tyrannical explorer Vasco da Gama... MoreVasco da Gama: Quest for the Spice Trade
Sir John Franklin: The Search for the Northwest Passage
Ages 8 to 14 years. The quest to find a Northwest Passage from Europe to Asia took centuries to complete. Many explorer... MoreSir John Franklin: The Search for the Northwest Passage
Hillary and Norgay: To the Top of Mount Everest
Ages 8 to 14 years. Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reached the top of Mount Everest, the world's highest mountai... MoreHillary and Norgay: To the Top of Mount Everest
