European Exploration in North America

Explore with Hernando de Soto by Rachel Stuckey

Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto is known for leading the first European expedition to discover—and cross—the Mississippi River. This intriguing book describes his career beginning with being a leader in the Spanish conquests of Central America and...

Christopher Columbus by Moira R Donohue

The exploration of Christopher Columbus

Explore with John Cabot by Cynthia O Brien

This fascinating book follows the travels of Italian navigator John Cabot along the northeast coast of North America. Presented in an entertaining tabloid style, topics include: what led Cabot to sail west, life on board ship, the cod industry on the...

Hernando de Soto by Moira R Donohue

The exploration of Hernando de Soto

Explore with Vasco Nunez de Balboa by Meredith Dault

One of the first Europeans to settle South America, the story of Spanish explorer Vasco Nunez de Balboa is detailed in this fascinating book. Topics include Balboas voyages, his interactions with indigenous peoples, his sighting of the Pacific Ocean the...

Explore with Jacques Cartier by Marie Powell

This fascinating book follows French explorer Jacques Cartier to the New World where he claimed the new territory called Canada for France. Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in a tabloid-news style that guides readers...

John Cabot by Moira Rose Donahue

The life and explorations of John Cabot

Jacques Cartier by Moira Rose Donahue

The life and explorations of Jacques Cartier