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Book

Voyages of exploration.

Call Number

  • J 910.9 VOYA (CEN)

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Publication Information

Chicago : World Book, 2011.

Physical Description

64 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Summary

"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.

Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

  • 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.

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