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  • Hernando Cortes: Conqueror of Mexico

    R. Conrad Stein

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, July 1, 1991)
    A biography of Mexico's conqueror describes his childhood and education, as well as the good fortune that enabled him to defeat the powerful Aztec nation
    S

  • 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
    Q

  • 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.
    P

  • 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

  • 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.
    V

  • Francisco De Coronado: Explorer of the American Southwest

    R. Conrad Stein

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, April 1, 1992)
    Describes Coronado's explorations in the southwestern United States in the 1540s, an expedition which revealed for the first time to Europeans the Grand Canyon, the Painted Desert, the Great Plains, herds of buffalo, stark deserts, snow-capped mountain peaks--yet never the gold the Spaniards so avidly desired.Describes Coronado's explorations in the southwestern United States in the 1540s, an expedition unsuccessful in its search for gold
    V

  • Exploration of Africa

    Colin Hynson

    Paperback (Scholastic, March 15, 2000)
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  • Alexander the Great

    Maureen Ash

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Oct. 1, 1991)
    Traces the life of the warrior king of Macedonia who conquered and united the known world of his time.
    R

  • Discovering the New World: The Voyages of Christopher Columbus

    Andrew Langley, Paul Crompton

    Library Binding (Chelsea House Pub, April 1, 1994)
    A biography of the man whose voyages opened contact between the hemispheres, with information on their background and effects
    Q

  • Meriwether Lewis and William Clark: The Northwest Expedition

    Christine A. Fitz-Gerald

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, July 1, 1991)
    Describes the expedition made by Lewis and Clark in which they journeyed from Saint Louis to the Pacific
    X

  • David Livingstone

    Frances Freedman

    Library Binding (World Almanac Education, July 15, 2002)
    A biography of the Scottish doctor and missionary who is also known for his explorations in Africa in the nineteenth century.
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