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Christopher Columbus

Melissa Nathan

Library Binding (World Almanac Education, Aug. 1, 2003)

Describes the life of explorer Christopher Columbus and discusses his voyages to the islands now known as the West Indies.

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Exploring the Pacific: The Expeditions of James Cook

Andrew Langley, David McAllister

Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, March 1, 1994)

A biography of the man whose voyages mapped more of the Earth's surface than anyone else's also provides information on the background and effects of his discoveries

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Alexander Von Humboldt, Colossus of Exploration

William H. Goetzmann, Ann Gaines

Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Nov. 1, 1990)

Examines the life and times of the German scientist and geographer who helped found modern geography and pioneered in plant geography and climatology

Mission to Mars and Beyond

Vincent V. Desomma

Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, Jan. 1, 1998)

Discusses the proposed manned space flight to Mars and what might be found there

John Cabot

Tony Bastable

Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2003)

Describes the life and voyages of the Italian-born explorer who claimed land in the New World for England in 1497.

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Captain James Cook

Enid Broderick

Paperback (World Almanac Library, )

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Christopher Columbus

Jim Ollhoff

Library Binding (Abdo & Daughters, Aug. 1, 2013)

This title introduces readers to Christopher Columbus, the great explorer who opened the Americas for Western Europe. Columbus's life story is examined from his childhood to his marriage and his early adventures as a sailor. Columbus's travels are examined, including his command of Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria in his exploration of Cuba, Hispaniola, Venezuela and Jamaica while searching for China in the service of Spain's King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.