The Shackleton expedition

Recounts the story of Shackleton's dangerous exploration of Antarctica under harsh conditions.

Lewis and Clark

Drawing from their own journals, this story offers a first-hand account of what life was like when the New World was new, as they went forth on their great expedition to the west. Simultaneous.

Did Columbus really discover America? : and other questions about the Age of …

Did you know that Christopher Columbus didn't really discover America? Millions of Native Americans lived there for thousands of years before Columbus set sail. And did you know that Columbus made four voyages across the ocean? Do you know how America got its name? Or who first sailed around South America? This book will answer all kinds of questions about Christopher Columbus and the age of…

Christopher Columbus

Presents the background and achievements of the Italian seaman who discovered the New World.

Exploration and conquest : the Americas after Columbus, 1500-1620

Christopher Columbus was not the first to discover the Americas, but his voyages led to European exploration of the New World. Rich in resources and natural beauty, the Americas were irresistible to gold-hungry conquistadors. The newcomers gave little thought to those who had called the lands their home, and exploration soon came to signify conquest. The New World -- and the lives of its inhabi…

Explorers in Africa

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0860200132

Collation

47 pages : illustration ; 29 cm

Series Title

The Museum Of Discovery

Call Number

960 HAL

Let's read about-- Christopher Columbus

A simple biography of the Italian explorer who became the first European to discover the West Indies islands in three historic voyages sponsored by Spain's monarchy.

The Usborne book of explorers

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0590621769

Collation

47 pages : illustration ; 25 cm

Series Title

From Columbus To Armstrong

Call Number

923.9 EVE

Daniel Boone and the Cumberland Gap

This bestselling series has been redesigned and rewritten to appeal to today's students. Each volume includes a full-spread timeline that puts events in context at a glance; a short, gripping tale that hooks the reader into the story, setting the stage for the journey through history; a glossary of difficult vocabulary words; informative sidebars; and beautiful photos and original maps.

Polar adventures : a chapter book

Ideal for today's young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.