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Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"In the summer of 1535, France s king Francis I sent explorer Jacques Cartier to the New World to search for the Northwest Passage that would lead from China and the East. It was hoped he would also return with ships brimming with riches and gold for the country. Alas, Cartier found neither the elusive passage nor a bounty of riches, but he did find the St. Lawrence River. Readers will learn about the details of Cartier s extensive travels, his encounters...
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
Provides an account of Cartier's journey to discover a water route between France and China in the 1500s. Presents a brief description of the life and explorations of Cartier, who made three voyages to what is today known as Canada, in search of a northwest passage to China. Students will learn the geographic, economic, and religious reasons that brought the explorers and settlers to unfamiliar regions; their problems, their goals and accomplishments,...
Series
Publisher
Schlessinger Media
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
When France sent explorers to the New World, it was searching for wealth, colonies and a route to the East. Follow along with our two young hosts as they learn how the French established New France and claimed most of present-day Canada. Hear about Giovanni da Verrazano, the first European to sail into present-day New York Bay; and Jacques Cartier, who discovered the St. Lawrence River. Hear about Samuel de Champlain, who established the first permanent...
12) Jacques Cartier
Author
Publisher
Mitchell Lane
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
"Learn about the life and achievements of this famous explorer."--From source other than the Library of Congress
