World Explorers
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John Cabot
by Kristin Petrie
Part of the World Explorers series
In this title, readers will explore routes to Asia with John Cabot. Follow Cabot's journey on two voyages seeking the Northwest Passage. Along the way he surveys the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, and discovers the Grand Banks. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Jacques Cousteau
by Kristin Petrie
Part of the World Explorers series
In this title, readers will explore the undersea world with Jacques Cousteau. Follow Cousteau's journey as he travels the world documenting sea life, improving underwater gear, and protecting the environment.
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Hernando de Soto
by Kristin Petrie
Part of the World Explorers series
In this title, readers will explore the New World with Hernando de Soto. Follow de Soto's journey as he travels southeastern North America seeking wealth for Spain. Along the way, he leads the first European expedition into to what would become the United States.
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Henry Hudson
An Explorer of the Northwest Passage
by Amie Hazleton
Part of the World Explorers series
Explore the life of Henry Hudson in this captivating biography. 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.
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Sieur de La Salle
An Explorer of the Great West
by Amie Hazleton
Part of the World Explorers series
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.
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Jacques Cartier
by Kristin Petrie
Part of the World Explorers series
In this title, readers will explore North America with Jacques Cartier. Follow Cartier's journey on three voyages seeking the Northwest Passage. Along the way, he becomes the first European to sail up the St. Lawrence River.
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Hernando de Soto
An Explorer of the Southeast
by Amie Hazleton
Part of the World Explorers series
Delve into the life of Hernando de Soto in this captivating biography. Hernando de Soto and his men were the first Europeans to explore the southeastern United States. He traveled almost four years and covered more than 4,000 miles. Follow along the brave journey of de Soto and learn the importance of his expeditions in the American Southeast.
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Francisco Vásquez de Coronado
An Explorer of the Southwest
by Amie Hazleton
Part of the World Explorers series
Explore the life of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado in this captivating biography. Spanish legends claimed there were seven cities built of gold filled with treasure and riches. Coronado and his crew spent three years exploring the New World in search of gold, discovering only the beauty of the landscape. Follow along the brave journey of Coronado and learn the importance of his expeditions in the American Southwest.
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Sir Francis Drake
by Kristin Petrie
Part of the World Explorers series
In this title, readers will explore sea routes around the world with Sir Francis Drake. Follow Drake's journeys as he sails the seas seeking wealth for England. Along the way, he becomes the first Englishman to sail up the Pacific coast of South America.
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Vasco Núñez de Balboa
by Kristin Petrie
Part of the World Explorers series
In this title, readers will explore the Caribbean with Vasco Núñez de Balboa. Follow Balboa's journey on three voyages seeking wealth for Spain. Along the way, he becomes the first European to see the Pacific Ocean.
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