Children's Books About Famous Explorers

Great Explorers Coloring Book

Bellerophon

9780883881200

List $4.95

Exploring Planet Earth

John Tiner, Published by Master Books

Exploring Planet Earth is a journey of discovery, from early civilization to future exploration.  Written as a resource tool for 5th grade through junior high.  "Blending a creationism perspective of history with definitions of terms and identification of famous explorers, scientists, etc., this book gives students an excellent initial knowledge of people and places, encouraging them to continue their studies in-depth.  Also useful for elementary-age children.

9780890511787

List $13.99

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Leif the Lucky

Ingri & Edgar D'Aulaire, Published by Beautiful Feet Books

The biography of Leif the Lucky "covers the story of the Viking discovery of America around the year 1000. The Caldecott award-winning authors pen a refreshingly true text about Leif Erickson's childhood, immigration to Greenland, conversion to Christianity , evangelization of Greenland, and subsequent discovery and colonization of the North American continent. Leif the Lucky is complemented with full color illustrations in the D'Aulaire's inimitable style. 64 pages, Over sized, full color, Trade PB, Primary/Intermediate.

9780964380301

List $17.95

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The Travels of Marco Polo

Translated by Ronald Latham

In the Travels of Marco Polo, he tells of his travels to China and other places from 1271 to 1298.  As you read you will learn about the "different societies he encountered:  of their religions, customer, ceremonies and way of life; of the spices an silks of the East; of precious gems, exotic vegetation and wild beasts."

There's an introduction by the translator with additional information about Marco Polo's background, an index, and maps.

Late 1200s from Europe to Asia

9780140440577

List $13.95

Christopher Columbus, Adventurer of Faith and Courage

By Bennie Rhodes, Sowers Series, Published by Mott Media

9780915134267

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Columbus

By Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire

Columbus is "unmatched for an inspiring view on the life of the , greatest mariner of all. Columbus' full life story is told in historical detail with an honest portrayal of this remarkable figure. With the D'Aulaire inimitable style in art and writing they have brought to life the story of the 'Admiral of the Ocean Sea', Christopher Columbus!  

64 pages, Over sized, full color, Paperback, ages 5 and up

9780964380332

List $17.95

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Pedro's Journal

By Pam Conrad

9780590462068

List $5.99

Pocahontas

By Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, Published by Beautiful Feet Books

"Enjoy the true account of the Indian princess, Pocahontas, Captain John Smith, Powhatan, John Rolfe and the Jamestown settlement of 1607. In the D'Aulaire's original style of historical storytelling they have brought this colorful New World tale to life."

45 pages, Oversized, full color, Trade PB, Primary/Intermediate

9780964380363

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Under Drake’s Flag Hardcover Edition

G. A. Henty, Published by PrestonSpeed

G. A. Henty weaves an historically accurate tale of the Spanish Main  and Drake's circumnavigation around 1580

• This story is also available on CD in an Unabridged version

9781887159159

List $21.99

Sale $18.95

Exploration of North America Coloring Book

By Peter F. Copeland

Thirty-nine realistic illustrations depict Vikings in Vinland (ca. 1000 A.D.), Columbus's ship Nina (1492), Ponce de Leon in Florida (1513), Verrazano exploring middle Atlantic coast (1524), and more.

9780486271231

List $3.95

Lewis and Clark Expedition Coloring Book

By Peter F. Copeland

Forty-five accurate, precisely rendered illustrations recapture highpoints of expedition. Captions identify action and provide background information.

9780486245577

List $3.95

The Incredible Journey of Lewis and Clark

Rhoda Blumberg

With loads of great pictures, Rhoda Blumberg knows how to tell about a historical event in a way that is interesting to children.

Great read-aloud for all ages.  Reading level upper elementary and up.

9780688144210

List $12.95

Of Courage Undaunted

James Daugherty, Published by Beautiful Feet Books

"First published in 1951, Mr. Daugherty has reconstructed in essence and detail one of the most splendid and daring exploits in the history of exploration and discovery" in Of Courage Undaunted.  "In simple, forceful, rhythmic language and pictures rich with imaginative understanding, he has captured the spirit of adventure and the beauty of the wilderness.  Bold 2 and 3 color illustrations by the author exemplify the text."  169 pages, Trade PB, color

Intermediate/High School

9781893103023

List $16.95

The Captain's Dog

Roland Smith

"Part history, part science--and adventure through and through--The Captain's Dog is the carefully researched, thrilling tale of America's greatest journey of discovery."  This is a story of the dog who accompanied Meriwether Lewis on his famous trip through the Louisiana Purchase.  Used in the book study section of the Trail Guide to U.S. History.

9780152026967

List $6.00

David Livingstone, African Explorer

By John Hudson Tiner, Sowers Series, Published by Mott Media

Africa

9780880621649

List $7.99

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