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
Great Explorers Coloring Book
Bellerophon |
9780883881200 |
List $4.95
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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.
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9780890511787 |
List $13.99
Sale $10.49
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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 $13.95
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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
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9780140440577 |
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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Christopher Columbus, Adventurer of Faith and Courage
By Bennie Rhodes, Sowers Series, Published by Mott Media |
9780915134267 |
List $7.99 Sale $6.99
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Pedro's Journal
By Pam Conrad |
9780590462068 |
List $5.99
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By G. A. Henty, Published 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. Jim Hodges reads the unabridged version of
By Right of Conquest on
an MP3 CD.
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Out of Print 3 Copies Available
9781887159111 |
List $21.99
Sale $14.49
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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 |
List $12.95
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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
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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.
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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.
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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, 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
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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, , Published by Mott Media
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.
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9780486275260 |
List $3.95
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