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Introduces Meriwether Lewis and William Clark who, during their exploration of the West for Thomas Jefferson, captured a prairie dog and sent it to the President as a gift.

An easy-to-read biography of the famous explorer who became one of the first people to sail to America.

This is an easy-reading book that tells about Columbus's first voyage to America. A simple account of Christopher Columbus' first voyage to America. Youngsters can celebrate the 500th anniversary of Columbus's fateful voyage with this dramatic, easy-to-read account of a pivotal moment in American history.

Introduces Columbus Day, explaining the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed.

Discusses how the achievements of the man credited with discovering America led to the present-day celebration of his landing in the New World.

Awakened gently by Sun, Sailor sets off to explore new lands where he meets Fisher, and although they speak and dress differently, they find they have much in common. Includes author's note about the first encounter between a European explorer and a Native North American.

A very basic introduction to Antarctica and some of the people who first explored it.

Learn about the location, habitat, and fauna found during Scott's exploration of Antarctica. Did you know that Robert Scott and his crew weren't the first to reach the South Pole, but they were the first to see an emperor penguin breeding ground?

Describes the conquistadores and their dangerous search for gold, jewels, and spices in the South American jungle.

Although John Wesley Powell's minister father always wanted his son to follow in his footsteps, young Wes had different plans for his future. Enraptured by the wonders of the natural world, he was determined to take the path of science. Even after losing his right arm below the elbow in battle during the Civil War, Wes would not be deterred from his dream of leading the first scientific expedition down the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon....