Books in Explorers of New Worlds series

A biography of the Spanish explorer whose explorations of the northern coast of South America led him to discover the Pacific Ocean.

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

A biography of the adventurous Englishman who explored America, attempted to establish a colony on Roanoke Island, and searched for gold in South America.

Describes the journey of two Frenchman and five other men down the Mississippi River to discover the river flows into the Gulf of Mexico not the Pacific Ocean as believed.

Traces the life of the explorer, focusing on his grueling expedition across the frozen Arctic to become the first person to reach the North Pole.

Traces the life of the English explorer and his exploration of Antarctica.

Provides a biography of the English sea captain who sailed around the world, made major discoveries along the Pacific Coast, and played an important role in the wars between England and Spain.

A biography of the Spanish explorer whose explorations of the northern coast of South America led him to discover the Pacific Ocean.

Provides a biography of the English sea captain who sailed around the world, made major discoveries along the Pacific Coast, and played an important role in the wars between England and Spain.

Describes the life and travels of Jacques Cartier, the sixteenth century French navigator who made three voyages to what is today known as Canada, in search of a northwest passage to China.

Presents a biography of the Spanish leader who conquered and destroyed the Inca empire with an army of fewer than two hundred soldiers.

Chronicles the history of the Vikings and their explorations and conquests in Europe and North America between the eighth and thirteenth centuries, focusing on such Vikings as Leif Eriksson, Erik the Red, and Oleg the Wise.