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Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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Explore the life of Henry Hudson in this captivating biography. In the early 1600s, England was amid the many countries in search of a northern passage to trade with the Far East. After many explorers failed, Henry Hudson was asked to try. Follow along the brave journey of Hudson and learn the importance of his voyage through the Northwest Passage.
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Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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Delve into the life of Hernando de Soto in this captivating biography. Hernando de Soto and his men were the first Europeans to explore the southeastern United States. He traveled almost four years and covered more than 4,000 miles. Follow along the brave journey of de Soto and learn the importance of his expeditions in the American Southeast.
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Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
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Explore the life of Francisco Vasquez de Coronado in this captivating biography. Spanish legends claimed there were seven cities built of gold filled with treasure and riches. Coronado and his crew spent three years exploring the New World in search of gold, discovering only the beauty of the landscape. Follow along the brave journey of Coronado and learn the importance of his expeditions in the American Southwest.
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Publisher
Capstone
Pub. Date
2021
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English
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Explore the life of Sieur de La Salle in this captivating biography. At the young age of 23, La Salle left France for the New World. La Salle was the first European to travel the entire length of the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, claiming both the river and land for France. Follow along the brave journey of La Salle and learn the importance of his expeditions in the Great West.
6) John Cabot
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In this title, readers will explore routes to Asia with John Cabot. Follow Cabot's journey on two voyages seeking the Northwest Passage. Along the way he surveys the coast of Newfoundland, Canada, and discovers the Grand Banks. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
10) Hernando de Soto
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In this title, readers will explore the New World with Hernando de Soto. Follow de Soto's journey as he travels southeastern North America seeking wealth for Spain. Along the way, he leads the first European expedition into to what would become the United States.
11) Fantasy World
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"It's like the Lord of the Rings meets Star Trek." - Book ReviewerPrince Tristan of Latere has been summoned to a mysterious Kingdom in the hopes of courting the King's daughter for marriage, but for Prince Tristan, his motives are less than sincere. Uninterested in the princess, he seeks answers to the power behind the King's rising influence and the mythical creatures that attack his enemies but leave his castle unscathed.As the truth behind the...
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"It's like the Lord of the Rings meets Star Trek." - Book ReviewerPrince Tristan of Latere has been summoned to a mysterious Kingdom in the hopes of courting the King's daughter for marriage, but for Prince Tristan, his motives are less than sincere. Uninterested in the princess, he seeks answers to the power behind the King's rising influence and the mythical creatures that attack his enemies but leave his castle unscathed.As the truth behind the...
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"It's like the Lord of the Rings meets Star Trek." - Book ReviewerVenturing out into the uncharted world, Expedition One discovers the truth behind the three communities' safety. A weary but powerful sorcerer named Alucard has guarded the Lasting Wall for nearly a century.However, the emergence of Expedition One into the new world has invited curiosity.From both potential allies and terrible enemies...eager to throw a welcome party for the doe-eyed...
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"It's like the Lord of the Rings meets Star Trek." - Book ReviewerOn one of the largest planets in the universe, called Naropa, in a quiet corner between the Linsen Lakes and the Wind River Mountains, lies a community of three distinct civilizations. Secluded and self-sustaining, the inhabitants are unaware of what lies beyond the Lasting Wall - a fortitude that keeps the rest of the massive world at bay.Tristan Thames, the son of a nobleman, seeks...
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"It's like the Lord of the Rings meets Star Trek." - Book ReviewerCaptured by a desert band of marauders, Expedition One finds themselves recruited in a conflict against a rival faction to earn their freedom.As they prepare for either escape or a brutal fight, Willa Kinsler - a housewife turned soldier - reminisces about the events that took her from her luxurious, happy home to the battlefield.Fantasy World takes place on the planet of Naropa, containing...
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