Books with title Henry Hudson

Henry Hudson was obsessed with finding a northern trade route to Asia. Readers will be engaged with illustrated details of his multiple attempts to find a passage and the fatal mutiny that caused Hudsons disappearance. History remembers this great explorer and the places he traveled, by lending his name to the Hudson River, the Hudson Bay, and the Hudson Strait.

A biography introducing young readers to the life of explorer Henry Hudson and his importance in the New World exploration of the Americas, North Atlantic, and Arctic in the search for a Northwest Passage. Includes extensive mapping of continents, countries, and oceans explored. Areas of influence and exploration: England, Denmark/Greenland, Norway, Russia, Netherlands/Holland, Canada, and the US states of Maine and New York. Also: Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Hudson River, Hudson Bay, and North Pole.

Henry Hudson was obsessed with finding a northern trade route to Asia. Readers will be engaged with illustrated details of his multiple attempts to find a passage and the fatal mutiny that caused Hudson’s disappearance. History remembers this great explorer and the places he traveled, by lending his name to the Hudson River, the Hudson Bay, and the Hudson Strait.

What was Henry Hudson looking for when he explored New York? How do we know about his voyages and his ship, the Half Moon? Why did he sail west from England to get to China? The 'Groundbreakers' series explores the lives of pioneering men and women–people whose achievements and discoveries have had a lasting impact on our world. Each book tells about the experiences that inspired these amazing individuals to think in new ways and discusses how the environment they lived in affected their work. Information on their supporters, colleagues, and rivals adds to the story. Finally, a look at the person's legacy shows how their achievements and discoveries continue to affect people today.