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Children's Books About Famous Explorers
On this page you'll find descriptions of books,
coloring books, and activity books about famous explorers.
Books About Famous Explorers
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Great Explorers Coloring Book
Bellerophon |
9780883881200 |
List $4.95
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Exploring Planet Earth
John Tiner
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
Sale $10.49
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Ingri & Edgar D'Aulaire
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 $13.95
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The
Vikings
Elizabeth Janeway
The Vikings is another Landmark book. |
9780394848853 |
List $6.99

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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

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Ingri & Edgar D'Aulaire
"This very popular title 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,
Trade PB, Primary/Intermediate |
9780964380332 |
List $13.95
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Peter F. Copeland, Dover Publications |
Limited Quantity Out of Print
9780486255422 |
List $3.95
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Genevieve
Foster
The World of Columbus and Sons "tells the story of the world of the
Renaissance and the Reformation. Columbus, Prince Henry the Navigator, Ivan
III, Gutenburg, Queen Isabella, Leonardo da Vinci, Mohammed II, Nomi Mansa,
Martin Luther, Vasco de Gama, Copernicus, Michelangelo, and many others all
come to life. The author, a three time Newbery Honor Award winner, presents
the events of this important period as a series of miniature dramas with an
emphasis on the interaction of events and people. 406 pages, Trade PB,
Intermediate/High School. |
97809643803871 |
List $17.95

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Christopher Columbus, Adventurer of Faith and Courage
By Bennie Rhodes, Sowers Series Early America |
9780915134267 |
List
$7.99 Sale
$6.99
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Christopher Columbus
Sower Series |
9780915134267 |
List
$7.99 Sale
$6.99
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By G. A. Henty, Republished by PrestonSpeed
Learn about the conquest of the Aztec Empire in Mexico in By Right of
Conquest, a story about Hernando Cortez through the eyes of an English boy. It takes place from 1518 to 1523.
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9781887159111 |
List $21.99
Sale $14.49
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Charles Kingsley
For studying the Elizabethan ere, there is no finer
classic novel than Westward Ho! Full of the drama of this age of exploration,
discovery, and conquest, Kingsley has truly brought this colorful time to life.
From the coral reefs of the Barbados to the jungles of the Orinoco and to the
providential defeat of the Spanish Armada, this vibrant novel captures the
daring spirit of the Elizabethan adventurers who sailed with Sir Francis Drake.
413 pages, Trade Paperback
Advanced |
9781893103207 |
List $15.95

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Genevieve
Foster The award winning World of Captain John Smith continues the world's story
near the turn of the 16th century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
Set amidst the drama of Shakespearean England, readers will also be
introduced to the prominent personalities of Smith's world: Sir Francis
Drake, Mary Queen of Scots, the Medici of France, Galileo, Henry Hudson, Sir
Walter Raleigh, Pope Gregory, Chaplain, the Czars of Russia, the Pilgrims,
the Puritans and many more. Dozens of key events such as the closing
of the Orient, the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the writing of the KJV
bible are included. 400 Pages, Trade PB, Intermediate/High School. |
9781893103009 |
List $17.95

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By Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire
"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 |
List $12.95
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G. A. Henty
G. A. Henty weaves an historically accurate tale of the Spanish
Main and Drake's
circumnavigation around 1580
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9781887159159 |
List $21.99
Sale $14.49
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Exploration of North America Coloring Book
Peter F. Copeland, Dover Publications
"This entertaining and educational coloring book
recreates detailed pictures of many key moments--when European explorers and
settlers left historical footprints on the North American continent."
The Exploration of North America Coloring Book
has thirty-nine line drawings which depict events from 1000 A.D. to 1608.
Pictures include the arrival of the Vikings in Vinland, Ponce de Leon in
Florida, Francis Drake in California, and more. |
9780486271231 |
List $3.95
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Lewis
and Clark Expedition Coloring Book
Peter F. Copeland, Dover Publications
With 45 historically accurate pictures for coloring, the Lewis and Clark
Expedition Coloring will go along with any study of Lewis and Clark. The
captions provide background information about each picture and provide a
continuous narrative of the expedition. |
9780486245577 |
List $3.95
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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
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James
Daugherty
"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

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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
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David Livingstone, African Explorer
By John HudsonTiner, Sowers Series Africa |
9780880621649 |
List
$7.99 Sale
$6.99
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Powell’s
Colorado River Expedition Coloring Book
Peter F. Copeland, Dover Publications
In May 1869, John Wesley Powell mounted a major expedition to explore the
Colorado River valley. Carefully researched with 39 black-and-white line
illustrations, Powell's Colorado River Expedition Coloring Book depicts Indian
villages, rock formations, hunting parties, running the rapids surveying work,
campsites, rescues and more. |
9780486275260 |
List $3.95
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