Discovering the New World

Are you ready for an adventure? Then stow away with Samuel as he journeys from France to the New World in search of fortune. But beware, his travels through North America may be more difficult and dangerous than he ever dreamed.

For some early explorers, the trip to the New World wasn't their first adventure. Readers will be fascinated by these daring men and what drove them to discover new lands. Each has an amazing and unique story.

The first meetings between early North American explorers and American Indians sometimes went well-and sometimes they didn't. Readers will be fascinated by stories told by the native peoples and the explorers who encountered them. Readers also will learn the impact the different cultures had on one another over time.

Take a fascinating trip through the history of early North American exploration. From the earliest journeys to the New World, learn who made the journey and why. Readers will also discover where particular explorers landed and if they found what they hoped to find.