Calgary Public Library

Voyages of exploration

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Voyages of exploration

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"An introduction to the early centuries of exploration, including information about explorers, what they discovered, and the significance of those discoveries. Features include fact boxes, maps, photographs, drawings, a timeline, a glossary, and a list of recommended books and websites"--Provided by publisher

Introducing voyages of exploration -- The Vikings -- Marco Polo -- Desire for rich goods from the East -- The Known World -- The Portuguese reach India -- The world is round -- Columbus' first voyage -- Columbus' later voyages -- Amerigo Vespucci -- Magellan and Del Cano sail around the world -- The Spaniards conquer Mexico -- The Spaniards conquer Peru -- Spaniards explore and colonize -- The Portuguese conquer Brazil -- The slave trade -- The search for a northwest passage -- Exploration changes life in the Americas -- Exploration changes life in Europe -- The English explore the Atlantic seacoast -- The French explore North America -- The Dutch explore America and Asia -- The North American colonies -- Exploring the Pacific -- Exploring Australia and New Zealand -- Exploring Alaska and the Pacific Northwest -- The British empire dominates trade -- The age of imperialism

juvenile